Payroll Specialist - Consultant

Unison

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented, temporary Payroll Specialist to join our People Operations team for a 4- to 8-week contract, working 5 to 8 hours per week. This hybrid role operates out of our Omaha, Nebraska office. You will be directly responsible for managing and executing our end-to-end multi-state payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely compensation across California, Nebraska, and other regions for remote employees and consultants.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience processing end-to-end multi-state payroll in ADP (ADP Payroll & ADP SmartCompliance required).
Thorough knowledge of payroll-related state and federal labor laws, tax compliance, and benefit/leave structures (specifically for California and Nebraska).
Experience with Google Suite, HRIS/payroll tools, and Slack communication.
Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, high discretion with sensitive data, and the ability to manage strict payroll deadlines independently.
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent practical experience), paired with prior hands-on payroll/HR experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cocoon (Employee Leave Management Software) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute accurate and timely end-to-end multi-state payroll processing using ADP (ADP Payroll & ADP SmartCompliance).
Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, tax laws, and compensation structures, specifically across California, Nebraska, and multi-state jurisdictions.
Administer, audit, and reconcile pay, benefits, leave, and statutory/voluntary deductions during payroll cycles.
Serve as the point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from employees and supervisors, maintaining meticulous compensation records.