Payroll Administrator

Description 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. Requirements
• Experience supporting full-cycle payroll processing in a detail-focused environment.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, including payroll tax calculations and related compliance considerations.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to export, organize, analyze, and report on payroll data.
• Ability to manage detailed payroll tasks accurately in a high-volume setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and a demonstrated interest in developing a long-term career in payroll.

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