Payroll Administrator

Title:

Payroll Administrator – ADP Workforce Now Hiring Organization:
Connexion Systems & Engineering Compensation, Benefits, and

Employment Type

Duration: direct hire Pay rate: $65,000–$85,000 annually, DOE

Job Location:

Warwick, RI Work Model: 100% onsite

Schedule:

M-F, 1st shift Job#: bh19661

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a growing organization in West Warwick, RI. This is a newly created, permanent position offering the opportunity to take ownership of domestic payroll operations while partnering closely with Human Resources and Finance.

• Manage end-to-end U.S. payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now, including weekly, biweekly, off-cycle, and final payments.
• Review and validate timesheets, earnings, deductions, taxes, PTO, and employee payroll changes.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, variance analysis, and routine audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with HR and Finance to process new hires, terminations, compensation changes, benefits deductions, and employee updates.
• Administer garnishments, levies, child support orders, and other required payroll deductions.
• Support payroll tax compliance, quarterly and year-end reconciliations, W-2 processing, and audit preparation.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, documentation, and internal controls.
• Assist with employee benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, and terminations.
• Reconcile benefits invoices, verify eligibility and premiums, and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and proactively resolve issues.

• 5+ years of payroll administration or payroll processing experience.
• Hands-on ADP Workforce Now experience – mandatory.
• Experience independently processing domestic U.S. payroll.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll, payroll taxes, wage and hour regulations, and payroll deductions.
• Strong reconciliation, auditing, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle confidential employee information.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, HR, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.

• Experience processing payroll for multiple locations or within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with payroll general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with employee benefits administration and invoice reconciliation.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.

Location:

West Warwick, RI
Work Arrangement: 100% onsite (no remote or hybrid option)

Employment Type:

Direct Hire / Permanent

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, First Shift
Compensation: $65,000–$85,000 annually, commensurate with experience

This newly established position offers the opportunity to take ownership of payroll operations, improve processes, and serve as a key resource to HR and Finance. You'll have a direct impact on payroll accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.