Payroll Administrator Robert Half - 3.9 Garner, NC Job Details Temp-to-hire | Contract $23 - $27 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Optimizing workflow processes Payroll deduction management Data validation techniques Spreadsheets ADP Mid-level Employee data management Continuous improvement Payroll reconciliation Legal compliance Communication skills Employee record maintenance Payroll record maintenance Excel data analysis Full Job Description We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a team in Garner, North Carolina in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, accurate, and comfortable managing payroll processes in a hands-on environment. The role focuses on supporting full-cycle payroll operations for a multi-state employee population while using strong Excel skills to maintain precision and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Process full-cycle payroll for employees across multiple states with a high level of accuracy and timeliness Review payroll data, validate earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies before final submission Use Excel to organize, audit, and reconcile payroll information from various sources Maintain employee payroll records and ensure updates are entered correctly in ADP Workforce Now Support payroll activities for an employee population ranging from approximately 101 to 500 workers Investigate payroll issues and respond to questions regarding pay, deductions, and related records Perform routine checks to confirm compliance with internal payroll procedures and applicable regulations Assist with payroll-related administrative tasks and contribute to process improvements in a manual payroll environment Experience managing full-cycle payroll from preparation through final processing Background handling payroll for employees working in more than one state Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now in a payroll setting Strong Excel skills, including the ability to review, organize, and reconcile detailed data High attention to detail and the ability to work accurately in a manual payroll process Experience supporting payroll for organizations with approximately 101 to 500 employees Ability to work onsite in Garner, North Carolina Strong problem-solving and communication skills when addressing payroll questions and discrepancies 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 "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .