Senior Payroll Specialist

💼 Senior Payroll Specialist (Contract-to-Hire) – Ardmore, PA

We’re hiring on behalf of our client, a leading Consumer Services company with operations in 8 states. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a seasoned Payroll Analyst to join their team.

📍 Location: Ardmore, PA (Onsite)

📅 Type: Contract-to-Hire

🏢 Industry: Consumer Services

💼 Level: Senior Payroll Analyst

🔍 What You’ll Do

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for union, hourly, and salaried employees.
• Ensure accurate final payments for terminated employees.
• Audit and validate timesheets, payroll adjustments, and compliance with policies and contracts.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile payroll data with general ledger accounts.
• Support payroll tax filings and voluntary deductions (401k, stock plans, United Way).
• Generate payroll reports for finance and operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Finance, Benefits, IT).
• Stay current on payroll laws and regulations.
• Assist with audits, W-2 reconciliations, and special projects.

🎓 What You Bring

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 5 years of payroll experience.
• Experience with systems like ADP, PeopleSoft, SAP.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, and compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, V-lookups)
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

🧠 Bonus Skills

• Familiarity with SOX controls and union contracts.
• Experience supporting system upgrades and automation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and

Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance