Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

Location: Scottsdale, AZ Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Work Model: Onsite for first 90 days, then hybrid Pay Rate: $26 to $31 per hour

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail oriented Payroll Administrator to support high volume payroll operations in a fast paced environment. This role will focus on full cycle payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across multi state and multi entity payrolls.

Key Responsibilities

• Process full cycle, multi state, multi entity payroll for hourly and salaried employees using ADP Workforce Now
• Review and validate payroll data including hours worked, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and garnishments
• Audit payroll reports prior to submission and resolve discrepancies to ensure accuracy
• Maintain employee records including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes
• Process payroll adjustments such as retro pay, final pay, and manual checks
• Manage direct deposit updates, tax form changes, and benefit deductions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Support payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audit requests
• Partner with HR and Accounting on payroll related questions and issue resolution
• Respond to employee inquiries related to pay, deductions, and payroll processes

Required Qualifications

• 2 to 5+ years of payroll experience in a high volume environment
• Strong hands on experience with ADP Workforce Now
• Experience with multi state and multi entity payroll processing required
• Solid understanding of payroll taxes, deductions, and compliance
• Experience processing payroll for both hourly and salaried employees
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting

What Success Looks Like

• Payroll is processed accurately and on time each cycle
• Minimal discrepancies and strong audit readiness
• Effective collaboration with HR and Accounting teams
• Organized and reliable payroll documentation and reporting