Payroll Specialist

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations during a high-volume or transitional period. This contract role will play a critical part in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing using ADP, SAP, and SAP Success Factors for a multi-state employee population.

• Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll on a weekly/bi-weekly basis using ADP

• Maintain and update employee payroll data in SAP and SAP Success Factors

• Audit payroll transactions for accuracy, including wages, bonuses, deductions, garnishments, and taxes

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations

• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

• Partner with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams to address payroll-related questions and issues

• Support payroll-related reporting, audits, and year-end activities (W-2s, quarter-end filings)

• Assist with system updates, integrations, testing, or process improvements as needed

• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality

• 3+ years of hands‑on payroll experience in a corporate or shared services environment

• Strong working knowledge of ADP payroll systems (Workforce Now, Vantage, or similar)

• Experience using SAP and SAP Success Factors for HRIS and payroll data management

• Multi‑state payroll experience required

• Solid understanding of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements

• High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines

• Strong Excel skills and experience with payroll reporting

• Ability to quickly adapt in a fast‑paced, contract‑based environment