Payroll Coordinator (Temp)

About the Role:

The Payroll Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees within the organization. This position is responsible for managing payroll tax compliance, including federal, state, and local tax regulations, to maintain adherence to all legal requirements. The Payroll Coordinator will oversee the entire payroll process, from new hire paperwork to pay increases, ensuring all data is accurately entered and processed through payroll systems such as ADP Enterprise and PeopleSoft. This role requires close collaboration with HR and finance teams to resolve discrepancies and support audits. Ultimately, the Payroll Coordinator ensures employees are compensated correctly and on schedule, contributing to overall employee satisfaction and organizational compliance.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Bachelor degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll processing and coordination.
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP WFN required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations at the federal and Maryland state levels.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; must be customer service focused.
• Must be proficient with reporting and Excel.
• Must be able to physically work on-site M-F, 8am - 4:30pm.
• Proficiency with Sage Intaact, a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly accurately and on time using ADP Enterprise and PeopleSoft systems.
• Manage payroll tax filings and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Review and process new hire paperwork, terminations, pay increases, and other payroll-related changes.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information from employees, managers, and HR.
• Reconcile employee reimbursements and monthly invoices with payroll deductions.
• Collaborate with HR and finance departments to support audits and resolve payroll-related inquiries.