Payroll Specialist

Description We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Cary, North Carolina. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to oversee payroll operations and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. The role will involve hands-on responsibilities initially, with a gradual transition to managing outsourced payroll services and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

- Process full-cycle payroll for employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.

- Collaborate with a third-party payroll provider to streamline processes and maintain efficient operations.

- Document payroll procedures and identify opportunities for improvement within the system.

- Manage payroll for a workforce of over 500 employees, addressing inquiries and resolving discrepancies promptly.

- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll-related regulations.

- Prepare and distribute payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders.

- Partner with HR and benefits teams to coordinate payroll-related matters.

- Support the transition process to outsourced payroll services, providing necessary documentation and guidance.

- Maintain and update payroll records using ADP Workforce Now.

- Stay informed about changes in payroll laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance. Requirements

- Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing, including multi-state payroll.

- Familiarity with UKG or similar payroll systems.

- Ability to manage payroll for large organizations with over 500 employees.

- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Strong communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external providers.

- Experience in transitioning payroll processes to third-party providers is a plus.

- Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities and work in a collaborative environment.

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