Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a construction-focused organization in Valparaiso, Indiana on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role is ideal for a payroll specialist who can manage end-to-end payroll processing with accuracy across union and multi-state employee populations. The position offers the opportunity to support critical payroll operations, maintain compliance with applicable regulations, and contribute to efficient payroll administration using ADP Workforce Now.

Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll for employees accurately and on schedule, ensuring all earnings, deductions, and adjustments are properly calculated.
• Administer payroll for union employees, including review of contract-based pay rules, deductions, and reporting requirements.
• Manage payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable tax, wage, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records in ADP Workforce Now and verify data integrity for each payroll cycle.
• Audit payroll transactions, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues related to timekeeping, pay calculations, and withholdings.
• Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation for internal review, compliance needs, and operational tracking.
• Coordinate with HR, finance, and field leadership to gather payroll inputs and ensure timely processing of changes.
• Support payroll-related process improvements and assist with system-related updates or workflow changes when needed.