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Payroll Specialist
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Robert Half
Baton Rouge, LA (In Person)
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Job Description
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a higher education organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position is ideal for a payroll specialist who can manage end-to-end payroll operations with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and support a large employee population. The role requires strong experience with ADP Workforce Now and the ability to handle payroll processing in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
- Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.
- Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying federal, state, and local payroll regulations appropriately.
- Maintain and update employee payroll records, deductions, taxes, and earnings data within ADP Workforce Now.
- Review payroll calculations, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before final submission.
- Partner with HR, finance, and internal stakeholders to verify payroll changes such as new employees, terminations, and compensation updates.
- Prepare payroll reports, audits, and supporting documentation to promote accuracy, compliance, and operational transparency.
- Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and provide clear guidance on pay, withholdings, and related matters.