Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-state employee population in Lockport, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage full-cycle payroll with a high level of precision, maintain compliance with applicable regulations, and provide dependable support to employees and internal stakeholders. The role requires hands-on experience processing payroll for an organization with 101 to 500 employees and strong familiarity with ADP Workforce Now.

Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end payroll for employees across multiple states, ensuring pay is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings to confirm payroll data is complete and compliant before each cycle is finalized.
• Maintain employee payroll records and update changes related to compensation, benefits, direct deposit, and tax information in the payroll system.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to administer payroll transactions, generate reports, and support routine payroll auditing activities.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies by working with employees, managers, and internal partners to address issues promptly.
• Prepare payroll-related documentation and reports to support recordkeeping, reconciliations, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations and apply updates to payroll processing practices as needed.