Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a high-volume workforce in Troy, Michigan. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll activities with accuracy, work confidently in a fast-paced environment, and handle employee pay matters across multiple states. The successful candidate will bring strong Paycom experience and a hands-on approach to payroll and benefits administration.

Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of approximately 800 employees while maintaining accuracy and meeting scheduled deadlines.
• Administer payroll activities for employees working in multiple states and ensure compliance with applicable wage and tax requirements.
• Manage payroll records and transactions within Paycom, including regular updates and data review.
• Coordinate benefits-related payroll entries and support the accurate handling of deductions, enrollments, and changes through Paycom.
• Handle employee separations in the system, ensuring final pay and related payroll actions are completed correctly.
• Review payroll data for discrepancies, research issues, and resolve errors in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized payroll documentation and support audit readiness through consistent recordkeeping.
• Work independently to oversee ongoing payroll operations and respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders.
• At least 3 years of experience in a Payroll Administrator or similar payroll-focused position.
• Proven ability to manage full-cycle payroll processing in a high-volume environment.
• Experience handling payroll for more than 500 employees.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and related compliance considerations.
• Hands-on proficiency with Paycom, including payroll and employee record administration.
• Experience supporting benefits administration as it relates to payroll processing.
• Familiarity with termination processing, including final pay administration and system updates.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.