We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Seabrook, New Hampshire. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with strong experience managing full-cycle, multi-state payroll while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable wage and tax regulations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid correctly, resolving payroll issues efficiently, and supporting reliable payroll administration in a high-volume environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, including regular earnings, supplemental pay, and bonus payments.<br>• Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy, identify discrepancies, and make corrections before final submission.<br>• Administer multi-state payroll activities in compliance with applicable tax, wage, and hour requirements.<br>• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation to ensure organized, audit-ready files.<br>• Use Workday to enter, validate, and manage payroll-related information and employee updates.<br>• Investigate payroll questions from employees and internal stakeholders, providing timely and accurate resolution.<br>• Coordinate with HR, finance, and other business partners to ensure payroll inputs are properly captured and approved.<br>• Support payroll compliance activities, including deductions, tax reporting, and adherence to internal controls.