Payroll Specialist

Contract to Hire Position

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll accurately and on schedule using Dayforce
• Review and audit timecards, pay codes, PTO, and sick time to ensure data integrity
• Process new hires, terminations, retro pay, commissions, and bonuses
• Handle payroll corrections, off-cycle checks, and pay adjustments
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, wage and hour laws, and company policies
• Respond to employee payroll and timekeeping inquiries with professionalism and accuracy
• Support payroll reporting, internal and external audits, and record retention requirements
• Partner with HR to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Manage end-to-end garnishment processing, including new setups, ongoing maintenance, and terminations
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll and employee data at all times
• Support process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
• Strong working knowledge of FLSA, overtime calculations, and wage and hour laws
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and timeliness
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on Dayforce payroll experience
• Component pay or complex pay structure experience
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
• Experience supporting union payroll populations

EMPRO is a premier staffing firm specializing in placing top-tier manufacturing and technical talent. Known for speed, precision, and quality, EMPRO delivers highly qualified candidates quickly—saving companies time while ensuring the right fit every time. EMPRO partners closely with both clients and candidates to create long-term, successful placements.