Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a local government organization in Upland, California. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can manage complex payroll activities with accuracy, discretion, and strong command of multi-state processing. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience handling full-cycle payroll for large employee populations and working effectively within ADP Workforce Now.Responsibilities:• Process end-to-end payroll for a large workforce, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.• Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying appropriate wage, tax, and deduction rules across jurisdictions.• Maintain and update payroll records, including earnings, benefit deductions, garnishments, and other employee pay data.• Review timesheets, payroll changes, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies before payroll is finalized.• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll transactions, run reports, and support day-to-day payroll administration.• Reconcile payroll totals and investigate variances related to taxes, deductions, and employee compensation.• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.• Support payroll reporting and assist with Excel-based analysis to validate data accuracy and prepare payroll summaries.