Payroll & Benefit Administrator

Description We are looking for a Part Time Payroll & Benefit Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations while serving as a reliable resource for employee benefit matters. This Long-term Contract position is based in Nebraska and is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage multi-state payroll activity with precision and respond effectively to benefit-related needs. The role requires strong knowledge of payroll compliance, employee record maintenance, and day-to-day coordination of benefit enrollment and updates.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full payroll cycle for employees and ensure each pay run is completed correctly and on schedule.
• Maintain and update payroll data for a workforce spanning several states, keeping employee records accurate and current.
• Oversee benefit administration activities, including enrollments, status changes, deductions, and employee support.
• Address payroll and benefits questions from employees by providing clear and timely guidance.
• Monitor payroll practices to help ensure compliance with applicable wage, tax, and employment regulations across multiple states.
• Work within payroll systems such as UKG, and support related updates or process improvements when needed.
• Review payroll entries, deductions, and adjustments to identify and resolve discrepancies before final processing. Requirements
• At least 5 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• Proven ability to manage or support end-to-end payroll processing with a high level of accuracy.
• Hands-on experience administering employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and issue resolution.
• Strong understanding of multi-state payroll practices and compliance requirements.
• Experience processing payroll for employee populations ranging from approximately 101 to 500 employees.
• Familiarity with payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now.
• UKG experience is strongly preferred, with UKG Ready exposure considered a plus.

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