Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to provide temporary support to a fast-paced payroll team. This role will assist with weekly and biweekly payroll processing, employee onboarding activities, timekeeping administration, and payroll compliance for a multi-state workforce. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working with confidential employee information while partnering with HR, management, and payroll professionals to ensure accurate and timely payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, audit, and approve employee timesheets using ADP Workforce Now and Enhanced Time & Attendance (ETA) to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Monitor employee schedules, paid time off balances, and timekeeping records while ensuring compliance with company policies and payroll deadlines.
• Partner with managers and HR to resolve timecard discrepancies, employee profile updates, and payroll-related inquiries.
• Support new hire onboarding and employee maintenance by auditing payroll records, processing personnel changes, and validating employee data.
• Review employee tax jurisdictions, direct deposit information, and voluntary/involuntary deductions to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Assist with weekly and biweekly payroll processing by reviewing payroll registers, auditing payroll data, and supporting payroll reconciliations.
• Generate payroll reports and respond to reporting requests as needed.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Participate in payroll audits, team meetings, and special projects while providing administrative support to the Payroll department.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of payroll, HR, accounting, or administrative experience in a professional office environment.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and Enhanced Time & Attendance (ETA) is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll practices and wage and hour regulations is a plus.

Compensation: $25-30/hr
Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.