Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Greensboro, North Carolina on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll operations with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and support a high-volume employee population.

Responsibilities:

• Process complete payroll cycles for a large employee base, ensuring timely and accurate wage calculations, deductions, and distributions.

• Administer payroll for employees working in multiple states while applying applicable tax rules, wage laws, and compliance requirements.

• Use payroll platforms such as Workday and ADP Workforce Now to review records, validate entries, and complete payroll processing tasks.

• Audit payroll data on a regular basis to identify discrepancies, resolve errors, and maintain accurate employee compensation records.

• Coordinate with internal teams to gather timekeeping, earnings, and deduction information needed for each payroll run.

• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and stakeholders, providing clear guidance on payments, withholdings, and adjustments.

• Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation for leadership, audits, and compliance reviews.

• Maintain current knowledge of payroll regulations and apply updates to processes as needed to support ongoing compliance.

• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll from initial input through final reconciliation.

• Hands-on knowledge of multi-state payroll administration and related compliance requirements.

• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and familiarity with Workday payroll processing functions.

• Experience handling payroll for employee population

• Strong understanding of payroll practices, taxation, deductions, and reporting standards.

• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in payroll record management.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet recurring payroll deadlines.