Senior Payroll Consultant

Description Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Professional to support a long-term project assignment through the end of the year. This role requires a hands-on payroll specialist with significant experience using ADP Workforce Now, strong multi-state payroll knowledge, and the ability to manage high-volume payroll processing in a complex environment. The position is fully onsite, five days a week, and is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can step in quickly and contribute with minimal training.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Process high-volume, multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule + Manage payroll for an employee population of 2,000+ employees + Use ADP Workforce Now extensively for payroll processing, reporting, auditing, and issue resolution + Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including California payroll requirements + Review payroll data for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly + Reconcile payroll reports and assist with payroll audits as needed + Partner with HR, Finance, and internal stakeholders to validate employee data and support payroll operations + Create, manipulate, and analyze payroll-related reports using advanced Excel skills + Support project-related payroll initiatives, process improvements, and cleanup efforts + Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive employee and payroll information

Requirements Required Qualifications:

+ Significant hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now + Proven experience processing payroll for 2,000+ employees + Strong multi-state payroll experience, including California payroll + Very strong Excel skills, including reporting, formulas, data analysis, and reconciliations + Deep understanding of payroll laws, tax withholdings, garnishments, deductions, and compliance requirements + Ability to work onsite five days a week + Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment + Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience supporting payroll projects, system cleanups, or process improvement initiatives + CPP designation or related payroll certification is a plus + Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams

Ideal Candidate:

+ Brings a strong level of payroll expertise and can operate independently + Has advanced ADP Workforce Now knowledge beyond basic processing + Is comfortable managing complex, high-volume, multi-state payroll in a deadline-driven environment + Can use Excel at a high level to support analysis, reporting, and reconciliation work Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .