Payroll Specialist

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support our Louisville client on an interim basis. In this role, you will manage end-to-end multi-state payroll processing, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely, accurate compensation for our workforce. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and pride yourself on precision, we would love to connect. Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience (multi-state experience preferred).
• Proficiency with major payroll/HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, UKG, Workday, or Paychex).
• Intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Familiarity with Kentucky payroll taxes and local wage ordinances.

Apply today! Contact Angela with questions at 502/583-1237 or angela.thompson@randstadusa.com

salary: $22 - $24 per hour shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM education: High School

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ hourly and salaried employees across multiple states.
• Audit electronic timecards, PTO balances, shift differentials, and overtime calculations.
• Manage garnishments, benefit deductions, tax withholdings, and direct deposit setups.
• Resolve employee payroll inquiries promptly and confidentially.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll reports for the accounting team.
• Maintain compliance with local, Kentucky state, and federal wage and hour regulations

Skills

• Payroll Processing (3 years of experience is required)
• Payroll Tax
• Payroll Tax-Multistate
• UKG
• Workday
• Paychex
• ADP Workforce Now
• Microsoft Excel (3 years of experience is required)
• Payroll - 500+
• Payroll - 50 - 500

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.