Find & Apply For Payroll Specialist Jobs in Wayne, New Jersey

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization in Wayne Pennsylvania. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll activities across multiple states while maintaining compliance and precision. The right candidate will bring strong experience with high-volume payroll processing and the ability to work effectively within ADP Workforce Now.

Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll from data review through final distribution for a workforce of more than 500 employees.
• Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying federal, state, and local payroll regulations accurately.
• Review payroll records, earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments to ensure complete and error-free processing.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain employee payroll information, execute payroll runs, and generate supporting reports.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding to questions from employees and internal partners in a timely manner.
• Reconcile payroll-related data and confirm accuracy between timekeeping, employee records, and payroll outputs.
• Support compliance with internal controls, reporting requirements, and payroll documentation standards.
• Assist with payroll-related process updates or system-related changes as needed within the scope of ongoing operations.