Job description

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.