Temp Payroll Specialist

The Temporary Sr. Payroll Specialist is responsible for day-to-day and off-cycle payroll operations for assigned pay cycles. The Payroll Specialist ensures compliance with established procedures for the accurate and timely preparation, documentation, maintenance, and disbursement of payroll checks, payroll taxes, vacation, PTO, and leave of absence records. Performs payroll tasks as assigned, including assisting and providing backup for other Payroll team members, and is responsible for ensuring client satisfaction across all responsibilities.

Payroll Administration & Complianc

• eProcess regular and off-cycle payroll, including auditing, reporting, and filin
• gMaintain payroll data across systems (e.g., Workday, Ascentis, WorkForce) and ensure accuracy of all input
• sEnsure proper tax withholding and wage reporting across multi-state and global payroll
• sAdminister payroll-related records including PTO, leave of absence, and benefits deduction
• sTrack and calculate leave of absence payments, including complex scenario
• sEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulation
• sSupport payroll system updates and integration

sCommunication & Suppor

• tRespond to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll, taxes, and deduction
• sCommunicate policies related to payroll and leave of absence clearly and effectivel
• yMaintain accurate and thorough documentatio
• nCollaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and other team

sClient Service & Complianc

• eUphold confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee informatio
• nEnsure compliance with data privacy and firm policie
• sDeliver high-quality service aligned with firm standard

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ABOUT Y

• OUBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experienc
• e)4 years of multi-state payroll experience; global payroll exposure preferr
• edStrong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax withholding, and wage and hour la
• wsExperience with payroll systems such as Ascentis, Workday, or WorkForce preferr
• edProfessional certification (FPC or CPP) preferr
• edStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and accura
• cyEffective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact across all leve
• lsAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environme
• ntHigh level of integrity with the ability to handle confidential information appropriate
• lyHybrid (3 days in offic
• e)Hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (P
• T)Status: Non-Exempt, 37.5 hours per we