Payroll Administrator II

Job Description

Payroll Administrator II

Atlanta, GA

Temp-to-Hire

Hybrid (4 Days In-Office / 1 Day Remote)

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Temp Experts is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator II for a hybrid opportunity in Atlanta, Georgia. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering accurate, timely payroll while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule by following established payroll procedures and company guidelines.
• Review payroll data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Research, troubleshoot, and resolve routine payroll issues independently using established processes.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure proper documentation of payroll transactions.
• Prioritize workload effectively to meet payroll deadlines and service expectations.
• Utilize payroll software to process employee earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related transactions.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations as well as company policies.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, and other departments to resolve payroll-related questions and discrepancies.
• Communicate payroll information clearly and professionally with employees and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with payroll reporting, audits, reconciliations, and special projects as assigned.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee payroll and personal information.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance payroll processes and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plus.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of payroll processing or payroll administration experience.
• Experience using payroll software and HRIS systems.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical payroll deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• High level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
• Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and technologies.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Hybrid work schedule with one remote day each week.
• Stable Monday through Friday schedule.
• Opportunity to work with an established organization in a collaborative environment.
• Competitive hourly pay with potential for long-term career growth.

Temp Experts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.