Sr. Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist

Location: On-site 4 days/week, 1 day WFH

Pay: $40-$45 per hour

Job Type: Temporary

Duration: 1-2 months

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and its full capabilities. Experience with payroll taxes, union payroll, employee rosters, and disability leave processing is essential. A background in industries such as real estate, property management, hospitality, insurance, or retail is preferred. In addition to managing payroll, you will play a key role in optimizing ADP Workforce Now for improved payroll efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• ADP Workforce Now Optimization: Spearhead the implementation and optimization of ADP Workforce Now across payroll and HR systems, improving efficiency and accuracy.
• Payroll Processing: Manage end-to-end payroll processing for union and non-union employees, ensuring full compliance with laws, collective bargaining agreements, and company policies.
• Union Payroll: Oversee union payroll, including maintaining union databases, eligibility reports, and ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Payroll Tax Compliance: Ensure accurate tax calculations and filings for local, state, and federal taxes, staying current on tax laws and regulations.
• Reporting: Generate and analyze payroll reports, providing insights to senior management and assisting with ad-hoc reporting needs.
• Employee Records Management: Maintain and update employee rosters in ADP Workforce Now, including personal data, payroll adjustments, benefits, garnishments, and leaves of absence.
• Benefits Administration: Oversee disability claims, employee leaves of absence (LOA), garnishments, and benefits eligibility (union and non-union employees).
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure payroll compliance and resolve discrepancies.

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with ADP Workforce Now, including employee data management, report generation, and system improvements.
• Deep knowledge of union payroll processing, including union database management and eligibility criteria.
• Expertise in payroll tax laws at federal, state, and local levels, including wage garnishments, unemployment, and other deductions.
• Strong Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, etc.) for reporting and data analysis.
• Experience with managing employee rosters, disability claims, LOA administration, and garnishments.
• Ability to manage complex payroll processes in high-volume environments, particularly in real estate, property management, hospitality, insurance, or retail.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on improving systems and payroll processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with implementing or optimizing ADP Workforce Now within a company.
• Familiarity with industry-specific payroll requirements in real estate, property management, hospitality, insurance, or retail.

Skills:

• Expertise in ADP Workforce Now
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and union agreements
• Ability to manage complex payroll reporting and data analysis
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

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