Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Greensboro, North Carolina on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll operations with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and support a high-volume employee population.

Responsibilities:

• Process complete payroll cycles for a large employee base, ensuring timely and accurate wage calculations, deductions, and distributions.
• Administer payroll for employees working in multiple states while applying applicable tax rules, wage laws, and compliance requirements.
• Use payroll platforms such as Workday and ADP Workforce Now to review records, validate entries, and complete payroll processing tasks.
• Audit payroll data on a regular basis to identify discrepancies, resolve errors, and maintain accurate employee compensation records.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather timekeeping, earnings, and deduction information needed for each payroll run.
• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and stakeholders, providing clear guidance on payments, withholdings, and adjustments.
• Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation for leadership, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Maintain current knowledge of payroll regulations and apply updates to processes as needed to support ongoing compliance.
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll from initial input through final reconciliation.
• Hands-on knowledge of multi-state payroll administration and related compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and familiarity with Workday payroll processing functions.
• Experience handling payroll for employee population
• Strong understanding of payroll practices, taxation, deductions, and reporting standards.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in payroll record management.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet recurring payroll deadlines.