Payroll Specialist

Description We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a long-term contract opportunity based in Augusta, Maine. This position will oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population across multiple states while helping maintain accurate, timely pay practices. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, confidence working in a high-volume environment, and hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complete payroll cycles from data review through final processing for a workforce of more than 500 employees.

• Process payroll accurately for employees working in multiple states, ensuring compliance with applicable wage and tax requirements.

• Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, validate, and maintain payroll records, deductions, and employee updates.

• Review timekeeping, earnings, taxes, garnishments, and benefit deductions to resolve discrepancies before payroll submission.

• Investigate payroll issues and respond to employee or internal stakeholder questions in a timely and thorough manner.

• Prepare payroll-related reports and support audits by maintaining organized and accurate documentation.

• Help ensure payroll activities align with company policies as well as federal and state regulations.

• Support payroll-related process updates or system-related changes as needed within daily operations. Requirements • Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll from initial input through final reconciliation.

• Background processing payroll for employees in multiple states with strong compliance awareness.

• Hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now in a payroll environment.

• Proven ability to handle high-volume payroll, including populations exceeding 500 employees.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with sensitive payroll data.

• Ability to prioritize deadlines and manage recurring payroll schedules effectively.

• Clear communication skills for resolving payroll questions and working with internal teams.

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