Payroll Administrator

Description

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our client's team in Houston, Texas. In this long-term contract role, you will oversee payroll operations for a large workforce, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for both hourly and salaried employees. This position requires proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and a strong understanding of payroll systems and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities:

- Process payroll for over 2,000 employees, including hourly, salaried, and union staff, on weekly and biweekly schedules.

- Prepare detailed reports on earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages.

- Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations and guidelines.

- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary payroll documentation.

- Maintain accurate payroll records and reconcile employee deductions and liabilities.

- Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues promptly.

- Generate and distribute weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for department heads.

- Safeguard confidential payroll information and uphold employee trust.

- Review and verify source documents to ensure accuracy in payroll data.

- Monitor payroll operations and recommend improvements to policies and procedures.

Requirements - Minimum of 2-5 years of payroll administration experience.

- Expertise in ADP Workforce Now.

- Proven ability to process payroll for large employee groups, ideally over 1,000 individuals.

- Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll compliance regulations.

- Experience managing payroll for both hourly and salaried employees, including union payroll.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Strong communication skills to handle inquiries and collaborate with internal teams.

- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

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