Payroll Admin

Payroll Specialist (Part-Time Contract)

The Payroll Specialist will serve as a key member of the payroll team, providing day-to-day payroll processing support, assisting with system transitions, and acting as a backup resource for payroll administration. This role requires a hands-on professional who can quickly adapt, maintain accurate payroll records, and provide exceptional support to employees and managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support payroll processing activities and assist with payroll administration.
• Serve as a backup resource to payroll leadership during payroll cycles and off-cycle payroll processing.
• Assist with the transition to a new timekeeping and payroll system.
• Maintain employee payroll records and payroll-related data.
• Review payroll information for accuracy and compliance.
• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and managers.
• Support payroll reporting and related accounting processes.
• Assist with payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations.
• Adapt to evolving priorities and provide support across payroll operations as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• 2-5+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing practices, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with payroll systems and timekeeping platforms.
• Understanding of payroll-related accounting processes and journal entries.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting payroll system implementations or conversions.
• Experience with Paylocity, UKG, or similar payroll platforms.
• Manufacturing industry experience is a plus.

Pay Details: $28.00 to $35.00 per hour