Payroll Specialist

Description 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. Requirements - Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment.

- Hands-on knowledge of multi-state payroll processing and related compliance requirements.

- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and payroll data management.

- Experience supporting payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 employees.

- Familiarity with benefits administration as it relates to payroll deductions and record accuracy.

- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and sound judgment.

- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving ability.

- Background in sourcing or interviewing support is preferred.

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