Payroll Processing Specialist

Ledgent is partnering with a valued client in the Clearwater/Feather Sound area to identify an experienced Payroll Processing Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional seeking long-term career growth with a stable and highly regarded organization.

This position will begin as an on-site role, providing the opportunity to collaborate closely with the payroll and HR teams. Upon successful conversion to a permanent employee, there may be the opportunity to transition into a hybrid work schedule based on performance and business needs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-volume, multi-state payroll processing and must be experienced with ADP Workforce Now.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high-volume, multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review timesheets, earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit withholdings for accuracy.
• Process employee changes including new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, and compensation adjustments.
• Audit payroll data and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll transmission.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Process garnishments, levies, child support orders, and other payroll deductions.
• Research and resolve payroll-related questions from employees and management.
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end accounting functions.
• Support quarterly and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and payroll tax reporting.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data within ADP Workforce Now.
• Partner with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and increase efficiency.

Required Qualifications

Must-Have Experience

• Minimum 3 years of recent high-volume, multi-state payroll processing experience.
• Hands-on ADP Workforce Now experience is required.
• Experience processing payroll for large employee populations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll compliance requirements.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency with ADP Workforce Now.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, filtering, and report analysis.
• Experience reconciling payroll reports and auditing payroll data.

Professional Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict payroll deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion and professionalism.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.