Payroll Administrator

Description We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a team in Cleveland, Ohio on a Contract basis for an estimated 2-3 month assignment. This role supports weekly and biweekly payroll processing for approximately 250 employees and requires someone who can work confidently across both union and non-union populations. In addition to payroll administration, the position includes selected HR support duties such as onboarding, benefits coordination, and general administrative assistance.

This opportunity offers a hybrid schedule with flexibility for in-office days.

Responsibilities:

- Process accurate payroll for an employee population of about 250, including hourly staff paid weekly and salaried employees paid on a biweekly cycle.

- Manage payroll activities for both union and non-union employees while ensuring pay practices align with applicable rules and policies.

- Apply department-based pay rate adjustments and verify that compensation changes are reflected correctly in payroll records.

- Administer wage garnishments and maintain proper payroll deductions in accordance with legal requirements.

- Use Paycom to maintain payroll data, review employee information, and support day-to-day payroll operations.

- Assist with HR-related tasks such as employee onboarding, benefits enrollment, and routine administrative support.

- Review payroll details for accuracy, resolve discrepancies promptly, and respond to employee or internal stakeholder questions.

- Support hybrid team operations by coordinating responsibilities effectively across remote and on-site workdays. Requirements - At least 3 years of payroll administration experience in a detail-oriented business environment.

- Hands-on experience processing full-cycle payroll for an organization with 101-500 employees.

- Strong working knowledge of Paycom is required.

- Experience supporting both union and non-union employee payroll.

- Proven ability to manage garnishments, payroll deductions, and compensation changes accurately.

- Familiarity with HRIS payroll systems and payroll record maintenance.

- Ability to contribute to HR support functions, including onboarding and benefits administration.

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