Senior Payroll Consultant

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 scheduleManage payroll for an employee population of 2,000+ employeesUse ADP Workforce Now extensively for payroll processing, reporting, auditing, and issue resolutionEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including California payroll requirementsReview payroll data for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues promptlyReconcile payroll reports and assist with payroll audits as neededPartner with HR, Finance, and internal stakeholders to validate employee data and support payroll operationsCreate, manipulate, and analyze payroll-related reports using advanced Excel skillsSupport project-related payroll initiatives, process improvements, and cleanup effortsMaintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive employee and payroll information