Payroll Specialist

Description

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team on a long-term Hybrid contract basis in Reading, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will be responsible for managing payroll operations from start to finish, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. You will collaborate with HR and Finance teams to maintain data integrity while leveraging advanced payroll systems to streamline processes.

Responsibilities:

- Process payroll operations, including loading pay files, managing employee changes, and submitting payroll for approval while ensuring accuracy through detailed reviews.

- Perform audits on payroll and time systems to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

- Validate and reconcile data across multiple platforms, investigating discrepancies and recommending process improvements.

- Generate and analyze payroll reports to support compliance, audits, and ad hoc business needs.

- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including supporting configuration updates.

- Assist with year-end payroll tasks such as W-2 preparation, reconciliations, and corrections.

- Document and update payroll processes to ensure clarity and efficiency.

- Collaborate with payroll vendors and HR teams to manage system changes and testing.

- Provide support for compliance reporting and state-requested documentation.

- Address additional payroll-related duties as assigned.

If interested, please send resume on a word document to jim.

Kirk@Roberthalf com

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or a minimum of 5 years of payroll-related experience.

- Proficiency in full-cycle payroll operations, including multi-state payroll processing for over 500 employees.

- Experience with time and attendance cloud platforms for at least 2 years.

- Solid knowledge of payroll systems and processes, including ADP Workforce Now.

- Familiarity with human resources regulations and state/federal employment laws.

- Competency in using Microsoft Office applications for reporting and analysis.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with teams.

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