Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Teaneck, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong experience managing end-to-end payroll in a multi-state environment and can work confidently with high-volume processing. The role requires close attention to detail, sound payroll knowledge, and hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now to help maintain compliance and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and on-schedule delivery.
• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, review, validate, and finalize payroll data for regular and off-cycle runs.
• Audit payroll records, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Partner with internal teams to gather timekeeping, compensation, and employee data needed for payroll completion.
• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and provide clear support regarding pay, deductions, and adjustments.
• Maintain organized payroll documentation and support reporting needs for audits, reconciliations, and management review.