Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a retail organization in Warrendale, Pennsylvania. This is a Contract position for an individual who can manage end-to-end payroll processing with accuracy, timeliness, and strong compliance awareness. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling multi-state payroll for a mid-sized employee population and using ADP Workforce Now to maintain reliable payroll administration.
Responsibilities:
- Process complete payroll cycles for employees across multiple states, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, deductions, taxes, and other earnings components.
- Review payroll data for completeness and resolve discrepancies before each payroll submission to support timely and accurate payment.
- Maintain employee payroll records in ADP Workforce Now and update changes related to pay rates, tax withholding, direct deposit, and benefit deductions.
- Verify compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations while supporting consistent payroll practices across locations.
- Reconcile payroll reports, audit results, and related records to identify issues and support accurate financial documentation.
- Partner with human resources, finance, and internal stakeholders to address payroll questions and investigate employee concerns.
- Support year-end and periodic payroll activities, including reporting, tax documentation, and other required administrative tasks.
- Assist with payroll process updates, system-related changes, or workflow improvements as needed within the payroll function.
- Hands-on experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing.
- Background administering multi-state payroll with solid understanding of payroll tax considerations.
- Experience supporting payroll for an employee population of approximately 101 to 500 employees.
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now for payroll administration and record maintenance.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with sensitive and time-critical information.
- Working knowledge of payroll compliance requirements, reporting practices, and reconciliation procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees and cross-functional teams regarding payroll matters.