<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to oversee accurate and compliant payroll delivery for employees assigned to government contracts. This role supports a workforce of approximately 500 employees across multiple pay schedules and requires a strong understanding of union pay rules, prevailing wage requirements, and contract-specific benefit obligations. You will collaborate closely with payroll and internal business partners to ensure each payroll cycle is processed with precision while meeting federal, state, local, and union-related requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for weekly, biweekly, and semimonthly schedules serving employees across multiple active contracts.</p><p>• Handle payroll activities tied to government contracting environments, ensuring contract terms and labor requirements are applied correctly.</p><p>• Apply union wage scales, prevailing wage determinations, Davis-Bacon requirements, and fringe benefit calculations to payroll records with accuracy.</p><p>• Review payroll obligations that differ by state, county, and collective bargaining agreement to maintain compliance across jurisdictions.</p><p>• Coordinate health and welfare, pension, and related benefit components associated with union and government contract payroll.</p><p>• Work with internal departments to research discrepancies, validate payroll data, and support accurate employee compensation.</p><p>• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees, managers, and stakeholders in a clear and thorough manner.</p><p>• Provide payroll support for existing contracts as well as newly awarded work, including setup and ongoing administration.</p><p>• Utilize payroll systems and reporting tools such as ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Office to manage records and support payroll operations.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a Contract to permanent position within the dynamic food and food processing industry. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple locations, demonstrating expertise in payroll systems and compliance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle payroll for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance.<br>• Manage payroll for over 500 employees across various farm and warehouse locations.<br>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to execute payroll tasks efficiently.<br>• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.<br>• Prepare and distribute payroll reports as needed.<br>• Collaborate with HR and management to support payroll-related inquiries.<br>• Implement and improve payroll processes to enhance efficiency.<br>• Ensure employee data is accurately maintained within the payroll system.
<p>We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, and improving payroll procedures to support a high-volume employee population. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of bi-monthly payroll cycles, large-scale payroll administration, and hands-on experience with Workday.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct end-to-end payroll activities for more than 12,000 employees, ensuring each pay cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Manage payroll processing across multiple states while applying federal, state, and local wage and tax requirements.</p><p>• Oversee bi-monthly payroll execution, including review, validation, reconciliation, and final approval of payroll data.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records and controls that support compliance, audit readiness, and reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with HR, finance, and other internal teams to resolve payroll discrepancies, support employee changes, and improve data quality.</p><p>• Monitor payroll systems and workflows, identifying opportunities to strengthen efficiency, consistency, and service delivery.</p><p>• Provide guidance and leadership on payroll-related policies, escalations, and complex employee pay matters.</p><p>• Support payroll technology updates or process changes, including system-related enhancements when needed.</p>