About the role

Client Overview: Our client is a well-established company offering a strong team environment and opportunities for long-term growth. Our client is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team. Salary/Hourly Rate$20/hr - $23/hrPosition Overview The Payroll Administrator will support payroll operations by compiling payroll data, maintaining payroll records, processing payroll-related transactions, and assisting with employee records and benefits-related activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional or someone with solid accounting experience who is interested in developing payroll skills.
Responsibilities Of The Payroll Administrator:
  • Compile payroll data, including hours worked, bonuses, commissions, taxes, insurance contributions, and retirement deductions.
  • Calculate wages and deductions, review payroll for accuracy, and maintain payroll records.
  • Update employee payroll records, including tax exemptions, insurance, deductions, compensation changes, promotions, and transfers.
  • Prepare and issue paychecks in paper and digital formats.
  • Maintain records related to leave pay and non-taxable wages.
  • Prepare payroll reports on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and as-needed basis.
  • Complete hiring and termination paperwork in coordination with Human Resources.
  • Maintain leave eligibility records, including vacation, holidays, sick time, and applicable state and federal leave.
  • Process employee insurance forms and payments in coordination with Human Resources.
  • Ensure payroll compliance with company policies and state and federal regulations.
  • Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information.
  • Attend required training and meetings and perform other duties as assigned.
  • Required Experience/Skills For The Payroll Administrator
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including spreadsheets and formulas.
  • Some accounting experience.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to learn new payroll processes and systems.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
  • Reliable and dependable with strong attendance.
  • Preferred Experience/Skills For The Payroll Administrator
  • Payroll processing experience.
  • ADP Enterprise experience.
  • Experience with other payroll software.
  • Experience supporting exempt and non-exempt employees.
  • Knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, benefits, and leave administration.
  • Previous accounting or administrative experience.
Education Requirements: None required.
Benefits: Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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Salary

$20/hr

Experience level

Mid

Location

New Brunswick, NJ

Occupation

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Industry

Payroll Services

Posted

3 days ago

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