Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a contract to possible permanent Payroll Administrator to support a high-volume payroll operation for a healthcare organization. This contract-to-possible permanent position offers the opportunity to contribute to accurate biweekly payroll processing in a collaborative team environment while building long-term payroll expertise. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence working with payroll data, and a genuine interest in growing a career in payroll administration.

Responsibilities:

• Process biweekly payroll activities for a large employee population that includes both salaried and hourly team members across multiple states.
• Review and complete payroll-related updates such as new employee entries, wage adjustments, payment reissues, and retroactive pay calculations.
• Set up and maintain garnishments while ensuring deductions are applied accurately and in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Perform payroll tax calculations and validate supporting data before submission to the external provider handling return preparation.
• Use advanced Excel functions and reporting tools to extract, analyze, and reconcile payroll information.
• Partner with payroll team members to investigate discrepancies, resolve issues, and maintain timely payroll delivery.
• Support multi-state payroll administration by applying pay rules and tax considerations across a broad geographic footprint.
• Assist with additional payroll projects and operational tasks as needed to support the department's workload.