Payroll Specialist (Contract)

Melita Group • Redwood City, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Melita is a Payroll, Benefits and HR outsourcing company serving mid-sized businesses across the U.S. and internationally. We are seeking an experienced payroll professional for a 6-month contract engagement with one of our large clients. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience as a payroll professional with experience processing payroll on the ADP Workforce Now platform. This is a full-time contract position with an expected contract term of 6 months and a possible opportunity for a full-time permanent position, reporting to the client's Senior Manager of Payroll. This position will be hybrid (on-site in Redwood City 3 days/week, remote 2 days/week).

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
• Demonstrated experience running payroll in ADP Workforce Now
• Strong understanding of wage and hour laws and payroll best practices
• High attention to detail and strong numerical aptitude
• Familiarity with benefits deductions, garnishments, and leave-related payroll impacts
• Exposure to multi-state payroll processing

Responsibilities

• Processing of full-cycle Weekly payrolls using ADP Workforce Now, including regular, off-cycle, and special payroll runs
• Review and validate payroll data for accuracy, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit deductions
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, tax notices, and employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Coordinate with HR, Benefits, and Client Services teams to ensure payroll data aligns with benefits, leaves of absence, and HR changes
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, registers, and audit documents
• Interact with Managers and employees as needed to ensure a high quality, error free payroll experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees