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Contract Payroll Specialist

United States, Foster City · Job Posted May 15, 2026
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Job Description

We are seeking a Contract Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a company undergoing post-acquisition integration. This role will play a critical part in ensuring payroll continuity, accuracy, and compliance during the transition to ADP. The Payroll Specialist will help manage day-to-day payroll processing, validate employee and payroll data, support system conversion activities, and assist with issue resolution throughout the integration process.

Job Responsibility

  • Process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule during the acquisition and integration period
  • Support payroll data migration, validation, and reconciliation as employee records and payroll information are integrated into ADP
  • Review payroll inputs including earnings, deductions, garnishments, taxes, bonuses, and benefit changes
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth transition of payroll processes and employee data
  • Audit payroll reports and resolve discrepancies related to pay, tax withholding, timekeeping, and employee master data
  • Assist with parallel payroll testing, system checks, and post-conversion support
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
  • Respond to employee payroll questions and provide timely resolution during the transition
  • Document payroll processes, integration issues, and recommended improvements
  • Support year-end or quarter-end payroll activities as needed

Requirements

  • 3+ years of payroll processing experience, ideally in a high-volume or multi-state environment
  • Prior experience supporting payroll during a merger, acquisition, or system implementation strongly preferred
  • Hands-on experience with ADP required
  • exposure to payroll conversions or integrations is highly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of payroll tax, wage and hour regulations, and payroll reconciliations
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive, confidential information
  • Strong Excel and reporting skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Nice to have

  • Experience with payroll system implementation, data cleanup, or system testing
  • Exposure to HRIS/payroll integrations and employee data conversion projects
  • CPP designation is a plus

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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