We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support a high-volume retail organization. This contract opportunity with permanent potential focuses on managing wage garnishment activity accurately and efficiently for a large employee population while helping maintain compliant payroll operations. The ideal candidate brings solid payroll knowledge, experience working across multiple states, and confidence using ADP Workforce Now in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Administer wage garnishment entries and updates for a large workforce, ensuring all deductions are processed accurately and on time.• Review court orders and related notices to confirm withholding amounts, payment timelines, and employee-specific requirements.• Maintain payroll records associated with garnishments, deductions, and supporting documentation in accordance with company standards.• Coordinate with payroll team members, agencies, and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies or questions related to employee withholdings.• Process payroll-related transactions within ADP Workforce Now while supporting accurate full-cycle payroll activities.• Monitor multi-state payroll considerations to help ensure deductions are handled in alignment with applicable regulations.• Investigate payroll exceptions and take corrective action when garnishment data or employee records require updates.• Assist with ongoing payroll operations for employee groups ranging from 101 to 500 or more, depending on business needs.

• At least 2 years of payroll experience, including hands-on responsibility for garnishment processing. • Working knowledge of full-cycle payroll practices in a high-volume environment. • Experience supporting multi-state payroll with strong attention to compliance requirements. • Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and general payroll systems navigation. • Ability to manage detailed payroll data with accuracy, organization, and confidentiality. • Strong problem-solving and communication skills when addressing payroll discrepancies or employee deduction issues. • Experience supporting payroll populations of 101 to 500 employees or larger is preferred.

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Chesapeake, VA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support a high-volume retail organization. This contract opportunity with permanent potential focuses on managing wage garnishment activity accurately and efficiently for a large employee population while helping maintain compliant payroll operations. The ideal candidate brings solid payroll knowledge, experience working across multiple states, and confidence using ADP Workforce Now in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Administer wage garnishment entries and updates for a large workforce, ensuring all deductions are processed accurately and on time.• Review court orders and related notices to confirm withholding amounts, payment timelines, and employee-specific requirements.• Maintain payroll records associated with garnishments, deductions, and supporting documentation in accordance with company standards.• Coordinate with payroll team members, agencies, and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies or questions related to employee withholdings.• Process payroll-related transactions within ADP Workforce Now while supporting accurate full-cycle payroll activities.• Monitor multi-state payroll considerations to help ensure deductions are handled in alignment with applicable regulations.• Investigate payroll exceptions and take corrective action when garnishment data or employee records require updates.• Assist with ongoing payroll operations for employee groups ranging from 101 to 500 or more, depending on business needs.
2026-07-21T00:00:00Z

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