Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a diverse employee population in Warwick, Rhode Island. This role supports weekly payroll processing, union-related reporting, and timekeeping administration while maintaining compliance with wage, benefit, and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with full-cycle payroll, certified payroll, and multi-state environments, along with a detail-oriented approach to audit readiness and records management. Responsibilities: • Administer weekly payroll for union, exempt, and non-exempt employees, ensuring pay is processed correctly and delivered on schedule. • Review timesheets, labor classifications, and cost distributions to confirm payroll data is complete, accurate, and aligned with project requirements. • Prepare certified payroll records and maintain supporting documentation in accordance with applicable regulations and contract obligations. • Complete union reporting, benefit remittances, and related submissions within required deadlines to support ongoing compliance. • Maintain paid time off balances and oversee time and attendance records to improve accuracy in leave tracking and payroll inputs. • Partner with internal teams to resolve payroll discrepancies, answer employee questions, and address issues affecting pay calculations. • Provide organized payroll documentation for audits involving payroll practices, workers’ compensation, and fringe benefit reporting. • Process payroll for a large weekly employee group using payroll and timekeeping systems such as ADP Workforce Now and Enterprise E Time. • Support payroll activities across multiple states while applying relevant wage, tax, and reporting requirements. • Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll administration in a high-volume environment. • Background processing payroll for union and non-union employee groups, including exempt and non-exempt populations. • Hands-on experience with certified payroll and related compliance documentation. • Working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, including payroll tax and reporting considerations. • Familiarity with payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now and timekeeping systems used for large employee populations. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to review time records, job coding, and labor allocations accurately. • Experience supporting payroll, workers’ compensation, or benefit-related audits through timely and accurate record preparation. 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 “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.