Payroll Specialist

Description We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a transportation equipment manufacturing organization in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role supports a high-volume, detail-driven payroll environment where accuracy, consistency, and strong spreadsheet skills are essential. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and comfortable managing weekly payroll activities in a fast-paced setting while working onsite Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll accurately and on schedule for a large employee population that includes more complex pay scenarios beyond standard hourly and salaried compensation.
• Review payroll records, time data, deductions, and earnings to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before payroll is finalized.
• Maintain payroll information for employees working across multiple states while helping ensure proper application of pay practices and related requirements.
• Use ADP Workforce Now and advanced Excel functions to prepare, validate, and reconcile payroll data and supporting reports.
• Partner with internal teams to collect, verify, and update employee pay information, attendance details, and other records affecting payroll results.
• Investigate payroll questions from employees and managers, providing timely follow-up and clear communication regarding pay calculations or adjustments.
• Support payroll audits, reporting needs, and documentation standards to help maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Contribute to payroll-related process activities and assist with operational updates or system-related changes as assigned. Requirements
• Experience handling full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment, preferably for employee populations of 500 or more.
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll processing and the ability to manage detailed payroll data with precision.
• Hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now for payroll administration and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and reconcile payroll information efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of organization in managing recurring weekly deadlines.
• Ability to work a consistent Monday through Friday, 40-hour schedule in support of weekly payroll operations.
• Sound judgment, reliability, and discretion when working with sensitive employee and compensation information.

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