Payroll Consultant

Kforce has a client in Hanover, MD that is seeking a Payroll Consultant.

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain payroll records, employee data, earnings, deductions, and tax information within ADP Workforce Now
• Support payroll audits and reconcile payroll discrepancies
• Assist with payroll tax reporting, garnishments, direct deposits, and benefit deductions
• Partner with HR and implementation teams to troubleshoot payroll and system-related issues
• Assist with process documentation, standard operating procedures, and training materials
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Generate payroll and HR reports as needed

Provide support during ADP Workforce Now HCM implementation activities including:

• Data validation and employee data cleanup
• Payroll parallel testing and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Time and attendance configuration support
• Security role review and workflow testing
• Employee onboarding and system transition support* 2+ years of payroll processing experience
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now required
• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations (federal, state, local)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience supporting payroll audits and reconciliations
• Familiarity with garnishments, deductions, and direct deposits
• Exposure to HCM system implementations or system conversions
• Ability to troubleshoot payroll and system issues
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion