Multi-State Payroll Specialist - High-Volume & Compliance

Adecco; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage accurate, timely payroll processing for a large, multi-state workforce in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on payroll compliance, data audits, and collaboration with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure a smooth payroll experience for employees.

Responsibilities include processing high-volume payrolls, reviewing data for accuracy, processing changes and bonuses, and auditing timekeeping records.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with multi-state and multi-location payroll operations.
• Experience supporting organizations with 1,000+ employees preferred.
• Familiarity with payroll and timekeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume, multi-state payrolls.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and compliance.
• Handle employee pay changes, bonuses, commissions, PTO payouts, and final pay.
• Process payroll adjustments, corrections, manual payments, and off-cycle payrolls.
• Audit timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies.
• Review overtime, missed punches, and attendance exceptions.
• Partner with managers to address payroll and timekeeping concerns.
• Support payroll and timekeeping system functionality.
• Maintain payroll records and meet all processing deadlines.

Skills

Payroll regs

Garnishment processing

Excel & reporting

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/HR or related field

Job description

Adecco is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage accurate, timely payroll processing for a large, multi-state workforce in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on payroll compliance, data audits, and collaboration with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure a smooth payroll experience for employees.

Responsibilities include processing high-volume payrolls, reviewing data for accuracy, processing changes and bonuses, and auditing timekeeping records.