We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a nonprofit organization with accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-state workforce. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for a detail-focused individual who can manage payroll processing, benefits-related coordination, and compliance activities in a mission-driven environment. The role requires strong payroll knowledge, comfort working with HR systems, and the ability to provide dependable support to employees and internal stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end biweekly payroll for approximately 190 employees while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to established deadlines.<br>• Administer payroll activities for employees working in multiple states and ensure proper application of tax withholdings, wage laws, and related regulatory requirements.<br>• Review payroll data, audit earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies before final submission to reduce errors and support smooth processing.<br>• Coordinate benefit-related payroll changes such as deductions, enrollments, updates, and reconciliations to keep employee records current.<br>• Maintain payroll records, reporting documentation, and supporting files in accordance with organizational standards and compliance expectations.<br>• Partner with HR and internal stakeholders to address employee questions related to pay, deductions, time records, and benefits information.<br>• Support system maintenance and process improvements within payroll platforms, including assisting with updates or changes when needed.<br>• Prepare payroll reports and provide accurate data to leadership, finance, and other internal teams for planning and reconciliation purposes.
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a non-profit organization in Norfolk, Virginia through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position focuses on delivering accurate, timely payroll processing across multiple states for a large employee population while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll administration and is comfortable working in ADP Workforce Now within a high-volume environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.<br>• Administer multi-state payroll activities, including review of earnings, deductions, taxes, and jurisdiction-specific compliance requirements.<br>• Maintain and update employee payroll records in ADP Workforce Now, verifying data integrity and resolving discrepancies promptly.<br>• Audit payroll inputs and outputs to identify issues before final submission, and make corrections as needed to prevent payment errors.<br>• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders, providing clear guidance on pay, deductions, and payroll records.<br>• Reconcile payroll reports and support reporting activities for finance and leadership teams as required.<br>• Coordinate payroll adjustments such as retroactive pay, garnishments, benefit deductions, and other special transactions.<br>• Support payroll-related process updates and system-related changes as needed while helping ensure continuity and accuracy in payroll operations.