Payroll/HR Administrator Position Available In Rockingham, New Hampshire

Payroll/HR Administrator 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars Auburn, NH 03032 As the HR/Payroll Administrator, you will be the primary point of contact for payroll and benefits inquiries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent service for employees and managers.

Your responsibilities will include:

Payroll Processing & Administration:

Process biweekly payroll in accordance with company schedules, ensuring accurate calculations and deductions (taxes, benefits, garnishments, etc.). Maintain and update employee records, including new hires, terminations, job changes, salaries, bonuses, and deductions in payroll systems. Handle off-cycle payrolls, corrections, and reissuance of lost checks or direct deposits. Conduct internal audits of payroll systems and assist with external payroll audits. Respond to unemployment claims and review monthly unemployment statements for accuracy.

Benefits Administration:

Determine benefits eligibility, process enrollments, changes, and terminations, and maintain accurate employee benefit records. Manage benefits deductions within payroll systems to ensure proper contributions. Administer company benefits programs, including COBRA, health insurance, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k). Reconcile monthly benefits statements and ensure timely employer contributions. Assist in the annual benefits renewal process and provide data for benefits providers. Support and coordinate open enrollment, including distributing materials and conducting employee meetings. Conduct new hire benefits orientations and provide ongoing employee support for benefits-related inquiries.

Leave Management & Compliance:

Process and administer leave requests, including medical, disability, FMLA, and state leaves. Track missed benefits deductions for employees on leave and develop repayment plans. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations, including 1095-C, EEO-1, and OSHA reporting. Verify and maintain I-9 documentation, ensuring compliance with employment verification laws.

Additional Responsibilities:

Ensure proper distribution of employee notices and updates on benefits changes. Maintain employee records. Assist with HR projects, system implementations, and other administrative tasks as needed.

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, HR, or Business Administration preferred. 3-5 years of hands-on payroll and benefits administration experience.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), with advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP preferred). Experience with HRIS platforms and payroll systems is strongly preferred.

Personal Attributes:

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team player. Flexible, committed, and open-minded approach to HR and payroll challenges. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – whenever you choose – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use .