We are looking for a dedicated Payroll Specialist to join our team in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to manage payroll operations for a large workforce while ensuring compliance with tax regulations and garnishment procedures. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities: • Process weekly payroll for approximately 1,200 employees, including both salaried and hourly workers. • Set up new employees in the payroll system and ensure accurate tax configurations. • Handle garnishments and other payroll-related administrative tasks with precision. • Collaborate with the HR team to ensure smooth payroll operations without overlapping benefits-related responsibilities. • Review and validate employee timecards to ensure accurate payment. • Maintain compliance with multi-state payroll regulations and prevailing wage requirements. • Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Adapt to evolving responsibilities while maintaining focus on assigned tasks and adhering to instructions. • Work onsite to process payroll efficiently and meet weekly deadlines.

• Proven experience in processing high-volume payroll, ideally for 1,000+ employees. • Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and tax compliance. • Familiarity with handling garnishments and prevailing wage requirements. • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex administrative tasks. • Effective communication skills for collaborating with HR and resolving employee inquiries. • Ability to work independently while following instructions and adhering to deadlines. • Proficiency in payroll systems and tools, with demonstrated technical aptitude. • Comfortable working onsite in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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Pawtucket, RI
onsite
Temporary
20.90 - 24.20 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dedicated Payroll Specialist to join our team in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to manage payroll operations for a large workforce while ensuring compliance with tax regulations and garnishment procedures. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities: • Process weekly payroll for approximately 1,200 employees, including both salaried and hourly workers. • Set up new employees in the payroll system and ensure accurate tax configurations. • Handle garnishments and other payroll-related administrative tasks with precision. • Collaborate with the HR team to ensure smooth payroll operations without overlapping benefits-related responsibilities. • Review and validate employee timecards to ensure accurate payment. • Maintain compliance with multi-state payroll regulations and prevailing wage requirements. • Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Adapt to evolving responsibilities while maintaining focus on assigned tasks and adhering to instructions. • Work onsite to process payroll efficiently and meet weekly deadlines.
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