Payroll Specialist (Contract)

Summary:

We are currently seeking a full-time temporary Payroll Specialist II who can independently run a full-cycle payroll in ADP WFN for over 1000 team members, salary and hourly with premiums, multi-state. The Payroll Specialist II is responsible for accurate, timely and compliant payroll and serves as back up support for Canada payroll. In addition to processing payroll, this position will participate and lead payroll projects with cross functional department teams.

Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:

• Assure compliant and timely bi-weekly ADP payroll for US.
• Audit assurance for accuracy and completion of the daily HR interfaces to ADP
• Assure compliant timecard processing, recordkeeping
• Maintain all ADP Data Bridge files; troubleshooting and datamining experience is a plus
• Process necessary file extracts and check requests for applicable vendors (with assured accuracy)
• Engage within regular vendor partnership calls for problem solving and issue resolution
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of payroll and payroll tax regulations and guidelines
• Using HR’s portal and case management system (ServiceNow HRSD), responsible for queue management, end-to-end handling of cases and driving case closure
• Provide effective and prompt solutions to internal customer inquiries on a wide array of Payroll topics and deliver an excellent customer experience
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and document when necessary

Payroll Specialist Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of payroll processing experience. Minimum 3 years working experience processing payroll for both Canada and USA payroll procedures and policies
• Diploma in Accounting, Business or related discipline, or equivalent combination of work experience and education.
• A strong command of excel functions; including, but not limited to, VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
• Proficient in multi-state payroll processes is required
• Experience handling manual processes related to payroll.
• Experience with ADP Workforce for Payroll and Enhanced Time and Attendance
• Demonstrated analytic ability to assure payroll regulatory compliance
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Clear and logical thinker with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Solid team player mindset with ability to lead and working independently
• Effective organizational skills and an ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work long hours as needed (some days will require more than 8 hours)
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll may be considered an asset

WHO WE ARE

Choosing the Hire Road is about shared success, active and committed partnerships and relationships that last. Hire Road is solely focused on connecting highly skilled professionals with leading organizations. We are a solutions-based, results-oriented staffing company specializing in a wide range of industry specific practices. To put it simply, we recruit, screen and hire talented people for temporary and full-time positions.

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