HR/Payroll Specialist

Description We are looking for an HR/Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations and employee relations activities for a dynamic workforce in Salem, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume, multi-state payroll while also contributing to benefits administration and labor relations support. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across HR and payroll functions.

Responsibilities:

• Process accurate multi-state payroll for a large employee population, ensuring compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations.

• Maintain payroll records, review earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Support employee relations matters by responding to payroll and HR-related questions with professionalism and discretion.

• Assist with labor relations activities, including maintaining documentation and coordinating information needed for HR processes.

• Administer benefits-related payroll inputs such as deductions, adjustments, and employee enrollment changes.

• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll transactions, audits, and reporting activities.

• Partner with HR and leadership to help ensure payroll practices align with company policies and collective labor requirements when applicable.

• Prepare payroll reports and support audits by validating data accuracy and researching exceptions. Requirements • Experience managing multi-state payroll in a high-volume environment.

• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and payroll processing systems.

• Background handling payroll for organizations with more than 500 employees.

• Working knowledge of employee relations and labor relations practices.

• Familiarity with benefits administration and payroll-related deductions.

• Strong accuracy, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with confidentiality.

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