<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Specialist to join an established organization for a contract-to-permanent role. This position will oversee payroll operations for a large, multi-entity workforce, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule across several U.S. states, with limited cross-border payroll support. The ideal candidate brings strong command of payroll compliance, supplemental earnings processing, and payroll systems administration in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage complete payroll processing for approximately 500 employees across two separate business entities using ADP Workforce Now.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage, hour, tax, and compliance regulations.</p><p>• Support payroll administration for a small employee group outside the U.S. in accordance with local payroll requirements.</p><p>• Calculate and validate commissions, bonus payments, incentive earnings, and other variable compensation elements within established deadlines.</p><p>• Audit payroll inputs and outputs, including hours worked, overtime, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and benefit withholdings to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Maintain up-to-date employee payroll records and enter status changes, compensation updates, and other payroll adjustments promptly.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll reports and collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting to research and resolve payroll discrepancies.</p><p>• Assist with payroll tax reporting, quarter-end and year-end activities, including annual wage statements and applicable cross-border reporting.</p><p>• Respond to employee questions related to pay, variable compensation, deductions, and other payroll matters with professionalism and clarity.</p><p>• Contribute to payroll audits, system enhancements, and ongoing process improvement efforts to strengthen efficiency and compliance.</p>