Senior Payroll Specialist — Multi-State Payroll & Change Agent

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Washington; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist on a contract basis (potential to convert to full-time) to support a reorganizing payroll function. The role involves processing multi-state payroll, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration with HR and Finance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll experience, including California, and strong Excel/reporting skills. ADP experience is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Multi-state payroll experience, including California.
• Experience supporting large employee populations.
• ADP experience required.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Experience working in fast-paced, changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Processing multi-state payroll for a large employee population.
• Reviewing new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, and deductions.
• Researching and resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Preparing payroll reports and variance analysis.
• Partnering closely with HR, Finance, and operational teams.
• Maintaining payroll data integrity and system accuracy.
• Supporting payroll audits, controls, and compliance activities.
• Assisting with payroll system enhancements and process improvements.

Tools

ADP

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist on a contract basis (potential to convert to full-time) to support a reorganizing payroll function. The role involves processing multi-state payroll, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration with HR and Finance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll experience, including California, and strong Excel/reporting skills. ADP experience is required.