Payroll Specialist

Description We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a higher education organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position is ideal for a payroll specialist who can manage end-to-end payroll operations with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and support a large employee population. The role requires strong experience with ADP Workforce Now and the ability to handle payroll processing in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

Responsibilities:
• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.
• Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying federal, state, and local payroll regulations appropriately.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, deductions, taxes, and earnings data within ADP Workforce Now.
• Review payroll calculations, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before f...