Payroll Administrator

Company: Robert Half International
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: November 12, 2021

Job Description:

Requiring proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Robert Half seeks a Payroll Administrator to help process payroll. To those with adept communication skills and clever problem-solving capabilities, you will find this to be the perfect opportunity for you. This dedicated and passionate team is excited to offer you this incredible opportunity. The Payroll Administrator opportunity will be located in Lawrence, Massachusetts as a short-term contract / temporary role. Your responsibilities - Handle all payroll information questions and requests - Compile all information in reference to summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages for reports - Guarantee company compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines - Continue implementation of established policies and procedures to maintain payroll operations, reporting changes where necessary - Handle payroll record updates by keeping changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers - Prepare for department heads relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports - Reconcile employee deductions and other liabilities as needed - Payroll information management via collecting, calculating, and entering data - Continue employee confidence in payroll operations by keeping sensitive information confidential - Resolve payroll discrepancies via information collection and analysis - Perform any other duties that arise in the course of normal business operations - Review source documents with necessary verification - Provide assistance as necessary for all internal and external audits related to payroll - Detail all payroll liabilities by establishing employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payment - Exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills



- Experience with high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.



- Proficiency in data entry



- Weekly Payroll experience highly desired



- Command of Multi-state Payroll



- Solid understanding of payroll systems for 100-500 employees



- Proven knowledge of Microsoft Excel



- Foundational knowledge in ADP



- Proficient knowledge of basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen



- Knowledgeable about federal and state payroll regulations and requirements



- Earlier experience working with various types of accounting software desired



- Relevant experience should include 2+ years in payroll



- Understanding of internal controls



- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills

Keywords: Robert Half International, Lawrence , Payroll Administrator, Human Resources , Lawrence, Massachusetts