Payroll Specialist

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Melita is a Payroll, Benefits and HR outsourcing company serving mid‑sized businesses across the U.S. and internationally. We are seeking an experienced payroll professional for a 6‑month contract engagement with one of our large clients. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience as a payroll professional and must have experience processing payroll on the ADP Workforce Now platform.

This is a full‑time contract position with an expected term of 6 months and a possible opportunity for a full‑time permanent position, reporting to the client’s Senior Manager of Payroll.

This position will be hybrid (on‑site in Redwood City 3 days/week, remote 2 days/week).

• Processing of full‑cycle weekly payrolls using ADP Workforce Now, including regular, off‑cycle, and special payroll runs
• Review and validate payroll data for accuracy, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit deductions
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, tax notices, and employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Coordinate with HR, Benefits, and Client Services teams to ensure payroll data aligns with benefits, leaves of absence, and HR changes
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, registers, and audit documents
• Interact with managers and employees as needed to ensure a high‑quality, error‑free payroll experience

• 5+ years of hands‑on payroll processing experience
• Demonstrated experience running payroll in ADP Workforce Now
• Strong understanding of wage and hour laws and payroll best practices
• High attention to detail and strong numerical aptitude
• Familiarity with benefits deductions, garnishments, and leave‑related payroll impacts
• Exposure to multi‑state payroll processing

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Human Resources

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