Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Hamburg, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll activities across multiple states and maintaining compliance with established payroll practices. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring pay is issued correctly and on schedule.
• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues before final submission.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and other pay-related changes.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll transactions, reporting, and routine payroll administration tasks.
• Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, clarify employee pay details, and support smooth payroll operations.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with audits, reconciliations, and documentation as needed.
• Support payroll process updates or system-related changes when required as part of ongoing business needs.