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Robert Half
Payroll Administrator
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A Payroll Administrator is responsible for administrative tasks relating to payroll, which may include keeping totals for hours worked by employees, rates of pay and managing payments to employees.
$54,838 / year median in Pennsylvania
-26% projected decline
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Administrator to join our client's team on a contract basis for approximately six months. This individual will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting employees and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and company payroll regulations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with numbers, systems, and employee-related payroll matters.
ResponsibilitiesProcess weekly, biweekly, or semimonthly payroll accurately and on scheduleReview and validate payroll data, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefitsEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulationsMaintain employee payroll records and update information as neededRespond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, taxes, direct deposits, and deductionsReconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end reporting activitiesCoordinate with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure accurate employee and compensation dataAssist with payroll audits and reporting requirementsPrepare payroll-related documentation and support special projects as assigned
This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with numbers, systems, and employee-related payroll matters.
ResponsibilitiesProcess weekly, biweekly, or semimonthly payroll accurately and on scheduleReview and validate payroll data, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefitsEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulationsMaintain employee payroll records and update information as neededRespond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, taxes, direct deposits, and deductionsReconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end reporting activitiesCoordinate with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure accurate employee and compensation dataAssist with payroll audits and reporting requirementsPrepare payroll-related documentation and support special projects as assigned