Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a healthcare organization on a contract basis. This position will support payroll operations for a large, multi-entity employee population and help ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with high-volume payroll processing, timekeeping review, and payroll reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Process payroll for approximately 500 employees across multiple entities and work locations while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Review, validate, and resolve timekeeping records in ADP Workforce Now for a workforce that includes salaried, hourly, permanent, part-time, and per diem staff.
• Assist with payroll submissions and prepare supporting reports to help monitor payroll activity and reconcile key data.
• Contribute to payroll tax compliance activities and provide support for year-end payroll tasks and related documentation.
• Work closely with the Payroll Specialist to help deliver consistent, accurate payroll results within established deadlines.
• Support payroll data transfer efforts and assist with activities tied to an upcoming system implementation as needed.• Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to process payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 workers.
• Experience handling multi-state payroll with strong attention to compliance requirements.
• Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now for timecard review and payroll processing.
• Familiarity with payroll systems such as UKG Pro is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve payroll issues efficiently.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills in a deadline-driven setting.