Payroll Specialist

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a non-profit organization in Rockville, Maryland. This is a Contract position that requires a hands-on individual who can manage accurate, timely payroll processing in an in-office environment. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and can work confidently with high-volume employee payroll data while maintaining compliance and precision.

Responsibilities:

- Process full-cycle payroll for a large employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, and taxes are calculated accurately and issued on schedule.

- Administer multi-state payroll activities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

- Maintain and update employee payroll records, including changes related to compensation, benefits, with holdings, and direct deposit information.

- Review payroll data for discrepancies, resolve exceptions, and investigate issues to support accurate final output.

- Utilize payroll systems such as Sage and ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll workflows and reporting needs.

- Partner with internal stakeholders to answer payroll-related questions and provide timely support on pay, deductions, and compliance matters.

- Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation for audits, reconciliations, and internal review.

- Support payroll-related process improvements and assist with system-related updates or changes as needed. Requirements - Proven experience processing full-cycle payroll in a detail-oriented business environment.

- Strong working knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and payroll compliance requirements.

- Experience using ADP Workforce Now and other payroll platforms, including ADP payroll tools.

- Ability to manage payroll for a high-volume employee population, including environments exceeding 500 employees.

- High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail when handling sensitive payroll information.

- Proficiency with payroll reporting, data validation, and issue resolution.

- Ability to work effectively in an in-office setting and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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