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Payroll Specialist

United States, Phoenix Contract work · Job Posted July 04, 2026
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a Phoenix, Arizona–based company on a part-time, remote contract basis. This role will provide critical payroll coverage for a multi-state workforce and is expected to average approximately 30 hours per week. It’s a great fit for someone who can work independently, is highly detail-oriented, and is confident using ADP Workforce Now in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Process bi-weekly payroll for 400+ employees across multiple states, including both hourly and salaried staff
  • Manage payroll activities across multiple pay codes and two legal entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Utilize ADP Workforce Now to maintain employee records, process payroll updates, and support onboarding setup
  • Assist employees and internal stakeholders with benefit enrollment processes, eligibility timelines, and system access
  • Troubleshoot and resolve payroll discrepancies, including benefit balances, accrual inaccuracies, and employee inquiries
  • Generate payroll-related reports supporting benefits administration, retirement contributions, and workers’ compensation tracking
  • Ensure timely execution of payroll tasks and adherence to bi-weekly processing deadlines
  • Provide reliable day-to-day payroll support during a critical coverage gap

Requirements

  • Proven experience handling full-cycle payroll processing from start to finish
  • Strong background managing multi-state payroll for a workforce of 400 or more employees
  • Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, including employee setup and payroll administration
  • Solid understanding of payroll compliance, payroll codes, and processing across multiple employee classifications
  • Ability to troubleshoot payroll, accrual, and benefits-related discrepancies with accuracy and urgency
  • Experience supporting benefit enrollment processes and answering employee payroll questions
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

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

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