Payroll Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process and audit payroll for multiple states, including regular pay, bonuses, commissions, garnishments, and benefits deductions using ADP Workforce Now.
• Maintain payroll records and employee data accurately in accordance with company policy and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, SOX controls, and payroll regulations.
• Evaluate and validate timesheets; investigate and resolve discrepancies with employees, supervisors, and HR.
• Respond to and resolve employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and timeliness.
• Generate, review, and interpret payroll reports for audits, management reporting, and funding purposes.
• Document and maintain payroll procedures; contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Partner with HR and Finance to support initiatives and ensure payroll integration aligns with business needs.

Education & Experience

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