Payroll Administrator

Description

Colleen McAuliffe from Robert Half is looking for a skilled Payroll Administrator to oversee and manage comprehensive payroll operations for our organization. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while adhering to compliance standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail and the ability to collaborate across departments to optimize payroll systems and procedures.

100% onsite

Responsibilities:

- Process payroll efficiently and accurately, ensuring all payments comply with organizational policies and relevant regulations.

- Monitor and apply updates to payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance standards to maintain accuracy.

- Validate payroll inputs such as employee time records, deductions, and compensation changes to ensure proper processing.

- Collaborate with internal teams to identify and implement process improvements for payroll operations.

- Administer statutory deductions, including garnishments and support orders, ensuring accurate calculations and timely remittance.

- Generate detailed payroll reports and summaries, highlighting key findings and addressing discrepancies.

- Provide support for employee inquiries related to payroll, resolving issues promptly and professionally.

- Assist with annual payroll activities such as regulatory filings and year-end reporting.

- Document and refine payroll procedures to strengthen internal controls and ensure consistency.

- Take on additional payroll-related tasks as required to support evolving business needs.

Requirements - Minimum of 5 years of experience managing full-cycle payroll processes.

- Expertise in handling multi-state payroll operations.

- Experience processing payroll for organizations with 101-500 employees.

- Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems.

- Strong knowledge of payroll practices, including garnishments and statutory deductions.

- Ability to review and process time cards with exceptional accuracy.

- Familiarity with payroll regulations and compliance standards.

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to address payroll-related inquiries professionally.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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