Payroll Specialist

Location: Nazareth

Description

We are looking for a dedicated Payroll Specialist to join our team in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. This is a Contract-to-long-term position that offers the opportunity to contribute to payroll administration and HR functions in a supportive and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and expertise in managing payroll processes while assisting in recruiting and onboarding activities.

Responsibilities:

- Process full-cycle payroll for employees in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

- Handle multi-state payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.

- Utilize ADP Workforce Now for payroll management and reporting.

- Manage payroll for a workforce exceeding 500 employees, maintaining precise records and documentation.

- Support HR functions such as recruiting and onboarding new employees.

- Maintain and update employee payroll records with high accuracy.

- Collaborate with other departments to address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies.

- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

- Assist with the implementation and use of payroll systems, including Paylocity and Central Reach.

- Continuously seek process improvements to enhance efficiency in payroll operations.

Requirements - Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing.

- Knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and practices.

- Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems.

- Experience managing payroll for large employee populations, preferably over 500.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Ability to work independently and take initiative.

- Familiarity with HR processes such as recruiting and onboarding.

- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

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