Payroll Administrator

Description

About the Role

A large, fast-paced organization is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator with strong experience in garnishments and payroll compliance for a temp to hire opportunity. This role starts part-time, focusing on garnishments and administrative tasks, with the potential to grow into a full-time position and cross-train in benefits.

This position supports both the Payroll and Benefits teams and offers long-term career growth for someone who thrives in a high-volume, multi-state environment.

Key Responsibilities

+ Process and manage wage garnishments, child support orders, and other legally mandated deductions.

+ Handle post‑payroll corrections, including issuing physical checks when needed.

+ Monitor the payroll inbox and respond to inquiries from employees and managers.

+ Collaborate with managers to verify time & attendance accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

+ Support compliance work for both payroll and benefits functions.

+ Manage incoming garnishment documents via mail and electronic delivery; ensure timely processing and high accuracy.

+ Provide clear, patient customer service when explaining deductions, adjustments, and payroll impacts.

+ Assist with data tracking, reconciliation, and reporting using Excel.

+ Cross-train on benefits processes as responsibilities expand.

Requirements

Qualifications

+ 3+ years of payroll experience, specifically with garnishments and compliance-heavy work.

+ Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and urgency in handling sensitive documents.

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Experience with in a multi-state payroll environment preferred.

+ Comfortable communicating with employees, managers, and external agencies.

+ Ability to manage high-volume administrative tasks efficiently.

+ Proficient in Excel; experience with ADP (especially ADP Vantage) is highly preferred.

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