Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a team in Ohio in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist with experience managing end-to-end payroll operations across multiple states while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. The role will support a workforce of more than 500 employees and requires strong knowledge of union payroll practices, local tax requirements, and payroll systems such as Viewpoint Spectrum.

Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll for a multi-state employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, and tax withholdings are calculated accurately and paid on schedule.
• Administer payroll for a workforce exceeding 500 employees while maintaining detailed records and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Apply union payroll rules, including contract-specific pay requirements, benefit deductions, and related reporting obligations.
• Review and manage local, state, and federal tax withholdings to support compliance with applicable payroll regulations across jurisdictions.
• Maintain and update employee payroll information within Viewpoint Spectrum, ensuring data integrity and proper documentation.
• Investigate payroll issues, respond to employee inquiries, and work with internal partners to correct processing errors or payment concerns.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconcile payroll data, and support audits or internal reviews as needed.
• Assist with payroll-related process updates and system-related changes when required to improve efficiency and accuracy.