Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Stow, Ohio on a contract basis with permanent potential. In this role, you will manage a high-volume payroll environment with numerous pay cycles each month while helping ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. This position is ideal for someone who brings strong payroll expertise, dependable follow-through, and confidence working with payroll systems, timekeeping data, and Excel-driven processes.
Responsibilities:
• Process multiple payroll runs each month with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Administer full-cycle payroll activities, including reviewing hours, earnings, deductions, and final payroll validation
• Maintain and audit timekeeping records to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before payroll submission
• Support multi-state payroll processing while following applicable wage and tax requirements
• Manage garnishments and other special deductions, ensuring correct setup, calculation, and remittance
• Use ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Excel to prepare payroll data, reconcile reports, and track payroll-related information
• Investigate payroll variances and partner with internal stakeholders to correct employee pay concerns promptly
• Contribute to payroll-related updates or process changes as needed while maintaining continuity and service accuracy• 3+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume or multi-payroll environment
• Proven ability to manage full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing
• Hands-on experience with multi-state payroll regulations and payroll tax considerations
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience handling garnishments and special payroll deductions accurately
• Strong attention to detail with a consistent record of dependable and reliable work performance
• Familiarity with timekeeping systems and the ability to review and reconcile payroll input data
