Find & Apply For Payroll Specialist Jobs in Warwick, Rhode Island

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for a diverse employee population in Warwick, Rhode Island. This role is suited to someone who can balance precision, compliance, and strong organizational skills while managing payroll activities across union, exempt, and non-exempt groups. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and payroll systems in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for weekly pay cycles, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Review timesheets, labor classifications, job assignments, and cost distributions to confirm payroll data is complete and accurate before submission.
• Prepare certified payroll documentation and support payroll activities tied to prevailing wage and union requirements.
• Produce and submit union-related reports, benefit contributions, and remittance payments in accordance with required deadlines.
• Maintain paid time off records and timekeeping data, resolving discrepancies to support accurate leave balances and attendance reporting.
• Assist with payroll, workers' compensation, and fringe benefit audits by gathering records and responding to documentation requests promptly.
• Process payroll for a large employee population using payroll and timekeeping platforms, while maintaining strong attention to detail and data integrity.