Payroll Specialist – Temp-to-Hire- Portland, ME

ProSearch; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

ProSearch is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support weekly payroll processing for 250+ employees. This is a 6–8 week temporary assignment with potential to become temp-to-hire. The role is hybrid, approximately 20–25 hours per week, Mon–Thu, in Portland, ME.

Required: Paylocity, ADP or Paycom experience and hands-on payroll processing ability. Multi-state payroll is a plus. You’ll work closely with HR to ensure accurate payroll and meet deadlines, with Equal Opportunity employment

Qualifications

• Prior hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Experience with Paylocity, ADP or Paycom is required.
• Ability to manage payroll for multiple states is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for 250+ employees.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Support system transition cleanup and verification of payroll information.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure timely payroll processing.
• Troubleshoot payroll issues and improve accuracy.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Tools

Paylocity

ADP

Paycom

Job description

Payroll Specialist – Temporary / Temp-to-Hire

HYBRID | $30–$40/hour | Part-Time, 25 hours/week

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support weekly payroll processing for 250+ employees. This is an initial 6–8 week temporary assignment with the potential to become temp-to-hire for the right candidate.

What You’ll Do

• Process weekly payroll for 200+ employees
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Help clean up and verify payroll information following a recent system transition
• Work closely with HR to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
• Troubleshoot payroll issues and navigate a somewhat complex payroll process

What We’re Looking For

• Paylocity, ADP or Paycom experience is required
• Prior hands‑on payroll processing experience
• Multi‑state payroll experience preferred, but not required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and correct payroll discrepancies
• Knowledge or exposure to benefits administration preferred, but not required
• Comfortable stepping into an existing process and helping improve accuracy and organization
• Ability to work independently and meet weekly payroll deadlines

Schedule & Location

• Approximately 20-25 hours per week, Monday–Thursday
• Position is hybrid

Pay:

$30–$40/hour, depending on experience

Salary Disclaimer

The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. Compensation may also vary based on where a role is performed.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ProSearch is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.