Payroll Specialist

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for an immediate contract opening in Richmond, VA. This role offers an incredible opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end multi-state payroll operations for a growing, mission-driven organization. We are seeking a candidate skilled in processing multi-state payroll with knowledge of complex state labor laws (including CA and WA) who is looking for a stable, high-impact role.

• Competitive Pay: $22.00–$28.00 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-State Payroll Processing: Independently manage and execute biweekly multi-state payroll with direct accuracy, validating hours, PTO, shift differentials, and overtime calculations.

• Compliance & Regulation: Serve as the subject matter expert on federal, state, and local payroll regulations, with deep focus on complex wage and hour laws in high-compliance states like California and Washington (meal/rest premiums, final pay, sick leave, tax setup).

• Employee Support: Act as the primary point of contact for employees and managers to resolve pay discrepancies, adjustments, and general payroll inquiries promptly.

salary: $22 - $28 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Biweekly Payroll Processing: Independently process biweekly multi-state payroll with accuracy and within established deadlines. Validate employee hours, Paid Time Off (PTO), shift differentials, overtime calculations, premium pay, and other earnings while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable state wage and hour laws.

• Employee Pay Guidance: Provide daily support and guidance to employees and department managers regarding payroll-related queries, ensuring clear communication of pay-related matters and addressing concerns promptly. 

• Payroll Issue Resolution: Efficiently resolve payroll-related issues, including discrepancies in pay, deductions, and adjustments. Collaborate with employees and management to ensure timely and accurate corrections. 

• Quarterly and Year-End Reporting: Coordinate and prepare quarterly and year-end payroll reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaborate with HR and finance teams to verify accuracy and completeness. 

Skills

• Payroll Processing
• Payroll Tax
• Multi-state payroll processing (2 years of experience is required)
• State Wage and Hour Laws (2 years of experience is required)
• Payroll Tax-Multistate (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Leave requirements (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Meal and Rest Break Premiums (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Overtime regulations (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Paycom

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.