Contract Payroll Specialist – ADP Workforce Now

Contract Payroll Specialist – ADP Workforce Now
3-Week Contract | November 2–20, 2026 | 24 Hours per Week | In-Office in Richmond | Transit accessible

Experienced in ADP Workforce Now? Ready to Make an Immediate Impact?
We’re seeking an experienced, hands-on Payroll Specialist for a three-week contract to support our clients’ Payroll team during a planned coverage period.
This opportunity is ideal for a payroll professional who can hit the ground running, confidently process hourly payroll in ADP Workforce Now, and work independently with minimal training or onboarding. We need someone who understands the importance of payroll accuracy, thrives under tight deadlines, and can provide reliable support from day one.
Three things are essential for success in this role:

• ADP Workforce Now experience is required. You must have hands-on experience processing payroll using this system.
• Immediate readiness is a must. We’re looking for someone who can quickly integrate into the team and manage payroll responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Availability on designated payroll processing days is non-negotiable. These days are fixed and cannot be accommodated through flexible scheduling. Nov 2 ,3, 6, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 18 ,20 , 8 hours a day

Reporting to the Manager, Payroll & Benefits, you’ll support payroll administration for a large employee population, helping ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining a high standard of service and confidentiality.
What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Process bi-weekly payroll in ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established deadlines.
• Administer payroll for hourly employees within a large, multi-employee environment.
• Review and validate payroll data, identifying and resolving discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Respond promptly and professionally to payroll inquiries from employees and managers.
• Prepare and process payroll adjustments, corrections, and other required transactions.
• Prepare Records of Employment (ROEs) and other payroll-related documentation.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable payroll legislation, company policies, and confidentiality requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Payroll team to maintain seamless payroll operations throughout the coverage period.

What You Bring

• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Required: Proven, practical experience processing payroll in ADP Workforce Now.
• Experience administering hourly payroll in a large or multi-employee environment.
• A solid understanding of payroll adjustments, reconciliations, data validation, and payroll documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to payroll accuracy.
• The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and resolve issues with minimal guidance.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• A professional, service-oriented approach and the ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion.
• The ability to get up to speed quickly and deliver accurate results within a short-term assignment.

Important scheduling requirement: Applicants must be available for the full contract period and able to work the required payroll processing days. Due to the time-sensitive nature of payroll, alternative scheduling arrangements cannot be accommodated.
Make an Immediate Impact
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys stepping into a hands-on role, bringing expertise from day one, and helping a team maintain business continuity during a critical coverage period.
If you have the ADP Workforce Now experience, payroll expertise, and availability to deliver accurate, dependable results with minimal ramp-up time, we encourage you to apply.

We're looking for someone who knows payroll, knows ADP Workforce Now, and is ready to hit the ground running.