Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Quincy, Massachusetts. This role supports a workforce of roughly 600 employees and requires strong knowledge of bi-weekly payroll administration across both hourly and salaried populations. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience managing payroll from start to finish, maintaining compliance, and resolving payroll discrepancies with care and precision.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the complete bi-weekly payroll process for an employee population of approximately 600 staff members.
• Review timesheets, earnings, deductions, and pay adjustments to confirm payroll data is complete and accurate before processing.
• Administer payroll for both hourly and salaried employees while applying appropriate wage and hour practices.
• Process multi-state payroll activities in alignment with applicable tax and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee questions, and data inconsistencies in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and support audit readiness through organized documentation and reporting.
• Work within payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now to enter, validate, and update payroll information.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to help ensure payroll deadlines are met and payroll execution remains compliant and efficient.• Proven experience handling full-cycle payroll processing in a detail-focused environment.
• Background managing payroll for organizations with more than 500 employees.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, including compliance and payroll tax considerations.
• Hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now or a comparable payroll platform.
• Strong understanding of payroll procedures for both hourly and salaried employee groups.
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct payroll errors before final processing.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize deadlines, and maintain confidentiality with sensitive payroll data.