Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

Location: Hybrid, Downtown Cleveland, Ohio – Monday–Friday

Salary: $65,000 – $70,000 depending on experience

Benefits: Comprehensive package including healthcare and retirement, bonus eligibility

About the Company

Our client is a well-established organization with multi-state operations that values accuracy, compliance, and strong collaboration between HR and Finance. The payroll and benefits function plays a critical role in supporting a large, distributed workforce while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Position Overview

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing and support of employee benefits administration across multiple states. This role ensures payroll accuracy, maintains employee data within ADP Workforce, and partners closely with HR and Finance to support reporting, compliance, and employee experience.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out (Payroll Administrator):

• Dual-focus role managing both payroll processing and benefits support
• High-volume payroll for up to 1,000 employees across 6 offices in 5 states
• Established use of ADP Workforce for payroll processing and reporting
• Strong collaboration with HR and Finance teams
• Opportunity to grow knowledge in benefits and retirement plan administration

Key Responsibilities (Payroll Administrator):

• Process bi-weekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees across multiple states
• Maintain employee records in ADP Workforce, including compensation, deductions, and benefits data
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Generate payroll reports and analyze discrepancies to ensure accuracy

Qualifications (Payroll Administrator):

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience in an HRIS or payroll system
• Experience with multi-state payroll preferred
• Strong proficiency in Excel