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Part-Time Contract: Payroll Support Specialist
Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Support Specialist (Contract, Part-Time) to support payroll operations across multiple pay cycles, including biweekly, weekly, and monthly processing. This role plays a key part in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and data integrity, while also contributing to cross-functional initiatives in benefits, reporting, and payroll system enhancements.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in processing payroll across biweekly, weekly, and monthly cycles
- Review, audit, and correct timecards to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Research and resolve payroll tax issues, including filings, discrepancies, and corrections
- Support payroll data audits and system corrections to maintain integrity and compliance
- Partner with HR and Finance to investigate and resolve payroll-related inquiries
- Contribute to cross-functional projects, including:
- Benefits administration support
- State reporting and compliance initiatives
- Payroll process improvements and data integrity efforts
- Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation in accordance with compliance standards
Required Skills & Experience
- Hands-on experience processing payroll in ADP Workforce Now (or a similar system)
- Solid understanding of payroll tax regulations (federal, state, filings, and corrections)
- Strong attention to detail with ability to work in high-volume, deadline-driven environments
- Foundational knowledge of accounting principles (reconciliations, debits/credits preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data cleanup, reporting, basic formulas; pivot tables a plus)
- Experience using timekeeping systems and standard business communication tools (e.g., Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain issues and collaborate cross-functionally
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting multi-state payroll operations
- Exposure to benefits administration and reporting processes
- Prior involvement in payroll audits or compliance projects