Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support high-volume, multi-state payroll operations within a fast-paced corporate environment. This role will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery for a large employee population. This is a temporary, onsite position with strong exposure to enterprise-level payroll systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for 2,000+ exempt and non-exempt employees
• Review, audit, and import timekeeping data from UKG into ADP Workforce Now
• Manage payroll transactions including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, garnishments, and deductions
• Ensure accurate processing of PTO, benefits deductions, 401(k), and direct deposits
• Reconcile payroll data before and after submission to ensure accuracy
• Handle special payrolls including adjustments, bonuses, gross-ups, and third-party sick pay
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies efficiently
• Assist with audits, reporting, and payroll-related projects
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and payroll data

QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience (exempt & non-exempt)
• Strong experience with ADP Workforce Now (v12+) required
• Experience with UKG (timekeeping system) required
• Strong understanding of federal and state payroll regulations
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to handle sensitive data with discretion

Company Description

With over thirty-five years of Recruiting, Staffing and HR Consulting experience providing nationwide service to many of the largest organizations in the country, Spectrum has achieved a level of experience and expertise that benefits our clients, candidates and contractors. Through an in depth analysis of our client’s organization, we develop an understanding of the skills and experience required for the successful candidate or contractor.

EXPERTISE:
Our Staffing Consultants are specialists in Human Resources, Scientific/Medical Device, Engineering, Insurance and Business Operations placement.

STAFFING OPTIONS:
Spectrum offers a number of staffing options including, Direct Hire, Contract, Temp, Retained Search, Recruiting Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Pay-Rolling (Payroll Transfer).

CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:
Spectrum is committed to working with the top candidates and contractors in the country and developing a working relationship with them to secure the career opportunities that will match their skills, experience and personal aspirations.

OPEN POSITIONS:
To apply online for our career opportunities go to our job board.

SPECIALTIES:
Areas of specialization include: Human Resources, Scientific/Medical Device, Engineering, Insurance and Business Operations placement.

Company Description

With over thirty-five years of Recruiting, Staffing and HR Consulting experience providing nationwide service to many of the largest organizations in the country, Spectrum has achieved a level of experience and expertise that benefits our clients, candidates and contractors. Through an in depth analysis of our client’s organization, we develop an understanding of the skills and experience required for the successful candidate or contractor. \r\n\r\nEXPERTISE: \r\nOur Staffing Consultants are specialists in Human Resources, Scientific/Medical Device, Engineering, Insurance and Business Operations placement. \r\n\r\nSTAFFING OPTIONS: \r\nSpectrum offers a number of staffing options including, Direct Hire, Contract, Temp, Retained Search, Recruiting Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Pay-Rolling (Payroll Transfer).\r\n \r\nCANDIDATE COMMITMENT: \r\nSpectrum is committed to working with the top candidates and contractors in the country and developing a working relationship with them to secure the career opportunities that will match their skills, experience and personal aspirations.\r\n\r\nOPEN POSITIONS:\r\nTo apply online for our career opportunities go to our job board. \r\nAreas of specialization include: Human Resources, Scientific/Medical Device, Engineering, Insurance and Business Operations placement.