Payroll Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a large-scale payroll function for an organization in Miami, Florida. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can step into a busy environment quickly, manage payroll activities with confidence, and provide dependable support to employees and internal stakeholders. The position focuses on accurate, timely payroll execution across a sizable workforce while maintaining strong service and compliance standards.

Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end payroll for a large employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, and adjustments are calculated accurately and paid on schedule.
• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while following applicable tax, wage, and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to employee questions related to pay, deductions, time records, and payroll corrections in a timely and detail-focused manner.
• Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before final submission.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in accordance with company procedures and compliance expectations.
• Use ADP Workforce Now and UKG Pro to manage payroll transactions, reporting, and employee pay information.
• Partner with HR, finance, and other internal teams to address payroll-related matters and support smooth payroll operations.
• Assist with payroll coverage needs during a leave of absence and contribute with minimal onboarding time in a high-volume environment.
• Proven experience processing full-cycle payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees.
• Hands-on knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and related compliance considerations.
• Proficiency using ADP Workforce Now in a payroll processing environment.
• Experience working with UKG Pro for payroll administration or related payroll functions.
• Strong understanding of payroll procedures, earnings, deductions, taxes, and reconciliation practices.
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads with accuracy, discretion, and close attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to address employee payroll inquiries clearly and professionally.