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Robert Half
Payroll Specialist
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What they do
A Payroll Specialist manages the financial and accounting work involved in processing payroll for a company or organization. Manages employee benefits programs and payroll deductions, or assists with evaluating compensation levels for different job categories and titles.
$57,426 / year median in New Jersey
-7% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization in Wayne Pennsylvania. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll activities across multiple states while maintaining compliance and precision. The right candidate will bring strong experience with high-volume payroll processing and the ability to work effectively within ADP Workforce Now.
Responsibilities:
- Process full-cycle payroll from data review through final distribution for a workforce of more than 500 employees.
- Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying federal, state, and local payroll regulations accurately.
- Review payroll records, earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments to ensure complete and error-free processing.
- Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain employee payroll information, execute payroll runs, and generate supporting reports.
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding to questions from employees and internal partners in a timely manner.
- Reconcile payroll-related data and confirm accuracy between timekeeping, employee records, and payroll outputs.
- Support compliance with internal controls, reporting requirements, and payroll documentation standards.
- Assist with payroll-related process updates or system-related changes as needed within the scope of ongoing operations.