Payroll Specialist - Temporary

We are looking for an individual to join our team for a 1-year temporary assignment while we implement a new ERP system.

Core Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule
• Review and verify timecards, hours worked, and pay premiums
• Enter and maintain employee payroll data in HRIS/payroll systems
• Handle wage garnishments, deductions, reimbursements, and special pay items
• Audit payroll reports for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Support year-end tasks per year end task list
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and promptly
• Provide payroll related reports and data as requested to include regulatory reporting.
• Reconcile payroll data to the vendor to ensure accuracy as well as ensuring employees are not going over IRS/RMC limits
• Balance/report/pay all payroll taxes
• Prepare, balance and report all quarter end and year end reporting such as 941's and W-2's
• Assist with all internal and external audits.
• Data clean up and review

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing (UKG Dimensions preferred)
• Strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work with confidential information
• Strong Excel and data-entry skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines