Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Amherst, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong experience with end-to-end payroll processing, multi-state compliance, and payroll systems administration. The role also includes benefits-related support and collaboration on talent acquisition activities, requiring someone who can manage sensitive information with accuracy and discretion.Responsibilities:• Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.• Administer payroll activities across multiple states, including review of earnings, deductions, taxes, and jurisdiction-specific requirements.• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll records, validate employee data, and resolve payroll-related discrepancies.• Support benefits administration by coordinating payroll-related deductions and ensuring proper alignment between benefit elections and payroll records.• Investigate and address payroll questions from employees and internal stakeholders, providing clear and timely resolution to issues.• Partner with hiring teams on talent acquisition support activities such as sourcing candidates and participating in interview coordination.• Prepare payroll reports and audit payroll data to identify inconsistencies, reduce errors, and maintain reliable documentation.• Assist with payroll-related process updates or system-related changes as needed, while helping maintain continuity in day-to-day operations.