Payroll Contractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Wisconsin.

📋 Description

• Process and audit multi-state payroll on a weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly basis.

• Administer payroll in ADP, managing employee records, earnings, deductions, and taxes.

• Review timesheets and timekeeping data, validate approvals, and resolve any discrepancies.

• Manage retro pay, bonuses, commissions, garnishments, terminations, and FMLA/LOA leave pay.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local wage/hour and tax regulations.

• Reconcile payroll reports and general ledger entries.

• Collaborate with Finance on journal entries and support month-end close processes.

• Assist with ADP tax filings, resolve notices, administer W-2s, and oversee year-end activities.

• Act as an escalation point for payroll inquiries and issue resolution.

• Support internal and external audits, document controls, and maintain payroll Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and ADP best practices.

• Partner with HR on onboarding/offboarding processes, benefits deductions, and ensuring employee data integrity.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–7+ years of progressive payroll experience, with a focus on senior-level processing and troubleshooting.

• Practical experience with ADP payroll systems; Workforce Now is strongly preferred, including Workforce Manager Time Functions.

• Experience in processing payroll for multi-state populations and managing complex pay scenarios.

• Extensive knowledge of payroll compliance, including wage/hour laws, taxes, garnishments, and recordkeeping.

• Familiarity with reconciliations and payroll reporting, including ADP reports, Excel, and general ledger coordination.

• High proficiency in Excel, encompassing lookups, pivots, filters, and basic formulas; advanced skills are a plus.

• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to clearly explain payroll topics.

• Discretion regarding confidential information, along with excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

• High school diploma or GED is required.

• ADP certifications or implementation experience is preferred.

• Experience with timekeeping systems such as ADP Time & Attendance or Kronos/UKG is preferred.

• Previous experience in manufacturing or distribution payroll is preferred.

• Familiarity with benefits deductions, HSA/FSA, and 401(k) file coordination is preferred.

• CPP or FPC certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Contract role.

• Option for remote work.

• Hybrid option available at the Janesville, WI office.

• Typical business hours with occasional peak periods.

• Assistance and accommodations provided for applicants with disabilities.