Payroll Administrator

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, ensuring pay is calculated accurately and completed on schedule.
• Cook up benefits administration activities, including health coverage and retirement plans, while maintaining accurate enrollments and employee records.
• Monitor payroll deductions, wage garnishments, and timekeeping details to support correct employee compensation.
• Aid with employee lifecycle tasks such as onboarding, offboarding, and ongoing maintenance of personnel documentation.
• Provide administrative support for unemployment matters and workers’ compensation cases, including documentation and follow-up activities.
• Help maintain compliance with applicable payroll practices, employment standards, and labor-related regulations across multiple states.
• Respond to employee questions related to pay, benefit programs, and HR procedures with professionalism and clarity.
• Partner with leadership and HR team members to keep payroll and benefits processes organized, efficient, and well communicated.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, HR support, or employee relations.
• Hands-on experience processing payroll and supporting benefits programs for a multi-state employee population.
• Working knowledge of payroll deductions, garnishments, timekeeping practices, and employee record administration.
• Familiarity with employment compliance requirements and labor law considerations relevant to payroll and HR operations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and keep leadership informed of important updates.
• Experience with Paycom is preferred, though similar payroll system experience will also be considered.

Qualifications

This role requires a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A professional certification in HR or Payroll is a plus.

Skills

• Payroll processing
• Benefits administration
• HR support
• Employee relations
• Compliance with employment standards and labor laws
• Communication and organizational skills

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $30.00 - $40.00 per hour.

Schedule

The role is currently in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. The schedule is typically Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.