Payroll Administrator

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Interim HR Manager / Payroll Administrator for a 100% onsite role supporting approximately 135 employees across multiple locations. This position is ideal for a hands-on detail oriented with strong payroll experience who can also support HR operations, benefits administration, compliance, and workforce cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process salary payroll and serve as backup for hourly payroll
• Prepare payroll reports, summary registers, journal voucher support, and payroll funding recaps
• Support payroll journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and coding accuracy
• Assist with benefits administration, 401(k) support, and open enrollment
• Prepare budget and workforce cost reporting in Excel, including headcount, turnover, labor costs, and KPIs
• Provide general HR support, including policy support and compliance assistance
• Help maintain written procedures, cross-training, and business continuity coverage
• Support ongoing UKG Ready conversion work and HR/payroll process improvements

Qualifications

• Payroll experience is required
• Experience in both HR and payroll strongly preferred
• UKG Ready experience preferred
• Strong Excel skills required
• Experience with payroll accounting, journal entries, and reporting preferred
• Benefits and 401(k) administration experience preferred
• Union experience preferred
• Accounting background is a plus, but not required
• SHRM certification is a plus, but not required

What We're Looking For

We want someone who can take ownership, analyze issues, identify the right data, and present solutions. The right person is accountable, transparent, detail-oriented, and proud of their work. This is a laid-back, collaborative, and drama-free environment with a casual to business casual dress code.

Pay

Compensation and 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.