Payroll Specialist II

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist II for a fully remote position requiring availability during 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. This is a contract-to-hire role with a workload of 40 hours per week. The team will conduct a single interview round.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide employee support addressing payroll-related inquiries.
• Manage ADP Workforce Now functions including W-2 retrieval and password resets.
• Enter and process employee time data into ADP system.
• Generate payroll and historical reports accurately and timely.
• Assist with workers' compensation audits.
• Process payroll data such as time & attendance, paid time off, mileage, and reimbursements.
• Conduct audits of payroll entries for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to wage and hour regulations within a multi-state automated payroll setting.

Requirements and Skills

• 3 to 5 years of contemporary payroll experience are essential.
• At least 2 years recent hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• Minimum 2 years recent practical experience with Empower (401k) system.
• Comprehensive understanding of benefit elections and deferrals.
• Proficiency in multi-state payroll tax management including state withholding, unemployment taxes, and year-end processing.
• Expertise with W-2 forms, 1095-Cs, 401(k) catch-up contributions, payroll auditing, workers' compensation, Department of Labor compliance, and unemployment audits.
• Outstanding reporting capabilities and loan processing knowledge.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Familiarity with Canadian payroll systems and currency.

Additional Information

Strong customer service and communication skills are critical to managing high-volume, automated multi-state payroll operations. The primary emphasis is on proficiency with recent ADP Workforce Now and Empower platforms combined with thorough multi-state payroll and tax expertise.