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Interim Payroll Specialist

United States, Houston Employment contract · Job Posted July 07, 2026
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Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to provide interim support during a critical payroll transition. This role will bridge a 3–5 month gap created by a team resignation and the planned migration of U.S. payroll operations to a UK-based team. The ideal candidate will be able to step in quickly, maintain payroll continuity, support a recently implemented system, and help minimize disruption during the transition.

Job Responsibility

  • Process weekly payroll for a contingent workforce of approximately 120–250 contractors, depending on payroll cycle volume
  • Manage full-cycle payroll activities, including new hires, off-cycle payrolls ("baby batches"), payroll adjustments, and payroll reconciliations
  • Handle garnishments, child support orders, unemployment claims, and other payroll-related compliance matters
  • Ensure accurate payroll processing across multi-state employee populations
  • Support benefits administration and payroll-related employee inquiries
  • Manage multiple shared inboxes and maintain organized tracking processes to ensure timely issue resolution
  • Communicate professionally with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders regarding payroll matters
  • Assist with troubleshooting and process improvements related to a recently implemented payroll system
  • Support payroll documentation and knowledge transfer efforts as operations transition to the UK team
  • Collect mail and receive ADP deliveries during required Friday office visits

Requirements

  • Expert-level proficiency with ADP Workforce Now is required
  • Strong U.S. payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing
  • Experience handling garnishments, child support orders, unemployment claims, payroll taxes, and compliance-related matters
  • Ability to process high-volume payroll accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision
  • Experience managing payroll for contingent or contract workforces is highly preferred
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Professional, adaptable, and comfortable working with various personality types in a fast-paced staffing environment
  • Experience with benefits administration is a plus
  • Prior experience supporting payroll transitions, system implementations, or process changes is highly desirable

Nice to have

  • Experience with benefits administration
  • Prior experience supporting payroll transitions, system implementations, or process changes

What we offer

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