Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a local government organization in Upland, California. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can manage complex payroll activities with accuracy, discretion, and strong command of multi-state processing. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience handling full-cycle payroll for large employee populations and working effectively within ADP Workforce Now.

Responsibilities:
• Process end-to-end payroll for a large workforce, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.
• Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying appropriate wage, tax, and deduction rules across jurisdictions.
• Maintain and update payroll records, including earnings, benefit deductions, garnishments, and other employee pay data.
• Review timesheets, payroll changes, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll transactions, run reports, and support day-to-day payroll administration.
• Reconcile payroll totals and investigate variances related to taxes, deductions, and employee compensation.
• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.
• Support payroll reporting and assist with Excel-based analysis to validate data accuracy and prepare payroll summaries.• At least 5 years of experience performing payroll functions in a high-volume environment.
• Proven background managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing and reconciliation.
• Experience handling multi-state payroll with a strong understanding of related compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing and reporting.
• Ability to support payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 workers.
• Strong Excel skills for reviewing payroll data, identifying issues, and preparing reports.
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and organization in handling sensitive payroll information.