Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a non-profit organization in Norfolk, Virginia through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position focuses on delivering accurate, timely payroll processing across multiple states for a large employee population while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll administration and is comfortable working in ADP Workforce Now within a high-volume environment.
Responsibilities:
- Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.
- Administer multi-state payroll activities, including review of earnings, deductions, taxes, and jurisdiction-specific compliance requirements.
- Maintain and update employee payroll records in ADP Workforce Now, verifying data integrity and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Audit payroll inputs and outputs to identify issues before final submission, and make corrections as needed to prevent payment errors.
- Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders, providing clear guidance on pay, deductions, and payroll records.
- Reconcile payroll reports and support reporting activities for finance and leadership teams as required.
- Coordinate payroll adjustments such as retroactive pay, garnishments, benefit deductions, and other special transactions.
- Support payroll-related process updates and system-related changes as needed while helping ensure continuity and accuracy in payroll operations.
- Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing and post-payroll reconciliation.
- Background handling multi-state payroll with solid knowledge of payroll tax and compliance considerations.
- Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now in a payroll administration setting.
- Ability to process payroll accurately for employee populations exceeding 500 individuals.
- Strong understanding of payroll practices, including deductions, adjustments, and record maintenance.
- High level of attention to detail with the ability to meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with finance, HR, and employees.