Robert Half seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist with strong expertise in ADP Workforce Now to join our team. This is a direct hire position that sits on site full-time in Jessup, MD. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and delivering accurate and timely payroll services to employees. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll using ADP Workforce Now</li><li>Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports, general ledger accounts, and benefit deductions</li><li>Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees in a timely and professional manner</li><li>Collaborate with HR and Finance teams on employee data changes, benefits administration, and reporting</li><li>Prepare and file payroll tax reports and assist with year-end processes (W-2s, audits, etc.)</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement and system optimization within ADP Workforce Now</li></ul>

Qualifications:<ul><li>3+ years of payroll processing experience, with a strong focus on ADP Workforce Now</li><li>Ideally someone who has processed for around 500 employees</li><li>Experience with benefits administration a big plus</li><li>Solid understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements</li><li>Experience processing multi-state payroll preferred</li><li>High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools</li><li>Strong problem-solving and organizational skills</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities</li></ul>

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Jessup, MD
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist with strong expertise in ADP Workforce Now to join our team. This is a direct hire position that sits on site full-time in Jessup, MD. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and delivering accurate and timely payroll services to employees. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll using ADP Workforce Now</li><li>Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports, general ledger accounts, and benefit deductions</li><li>Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees in a timely and professional manner</li><li>Collaborate with HR and Finance teams on employee data changes, benefits administration, and reporting</li><li>Prepare and file payroll tax reports and assist with year-end processes (W-2s, audits, etc.)</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement and system optimization within ADP Workforce Now</li></ul>
2026-04-07T00:00:00Z