We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a team in Somerville, Massachusetts on a Contract basis through year end, with the possibility of extension. This role is ideal for someone who can step in quickly, manage complex payroll activity with minimal ramp-up time, and support a high-volume environment with accuracy and confidence. The position requires strong expertise in payroll administration across multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces, along with the ability to resolve payroll and tax-related issues in a fast-paced setting. Exciting job opportunity to work for a globally recognized sportswear company.
Responsibilities:
- Process full-cycle payroll activities for a large employee population while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
- Administer payroll across multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces, ensuring proper application of wage and tax rules
- Investigate and correct payroll discrepancies, including pay adjustments, tax issues, and employee record updates
- Provide payroll tax support by reviewing withholdings, identifying inconsistencies, and helping resolve filing-related concerns
- Use Workday and related payroll systems to manage payroll transactions, maintain data integrity, and support reporting needs
- Perform detailed administrative payroll tasks, including audits, documentation updates, and record maintenance
- Partner with internal stakeholders to help stabilize payroll operations and provide immediate support where workload demands are highest
- Demonstrated experience processing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment
- Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and payroll tax practices
- Experience supporting payroll for Canadian provinces in addition to U.S. payroll operations
- Hands-on proficiency with Workday in a payroll setting
- Ability to identify, research, and resolve payroll errors with a high level of accuracy
- Comfortable working independently and contributing quickly with limited training
- Strong administrative and organizational skills with close attention to detail