Payroll Administrator

Job Title: Payroll Processor

Job Overview:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Payroll Processor to join our client in a role that supports key business operations and contributes to important organizational initiatives. This Remote, Contract to Hire opportunity offers the chance to play a vital role in ensuring accurate employee compensation while supporting payroll compliance and reporting activities across a multi state workforce. The position works closely with internal stakeholders to maintain payroll accuracy, improve operational efficiency, and support a variety of payroll related processes. Candidates who thrive in a detail oriented environment and enjoy working independently while collaborating with cross functional teams will be well suited for this role.

Compensation:
$27.00 - $33.00/hour

Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday with a start time between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM EST

Key Responsibilities of the Payroll Processor:

• Administer payroll activities for a large employee population across multiple pay groups while ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Review payroll records, timekeeping data, and related transactions to identify discrepancies and maintain data integrity.
• Coordinate payroll adjustments involving earnings, taxes, paid time off balances, reimbursements, incentive payments, and other compensation items.
• Support leave administration efforts by assisting with employee payroll reconciliations and recovery of applicable funds upon return to work.
• Maintain payroll reporting functions, prepare payroll data uploads from spreadsheet based sources, and collaborate with internal teams to address payroll inquiries and operational needs.

Qualifications and Skills for the Payroll Processor:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing full cycle payroll processing in a multi state environment.
• Working knowledge of payroll regulations, taxation, employee deductions, reimbursements, leave related pay, and other payroll practices.
• Intermediate proficiency with spreadsheet applications, including lookup formulas, data validation, and file conversion for system imports.
• Experience using payroll platforms or human capital management systems; familiarity with payroll administration software is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and initiative.

Why Join Us?
This opportunity provides hands on exposure to complex payroll operations within a collaborative and supportive environment. You will work closely with experienced professionals, contribute to essential business functions, and continue developing skills that are valuable across payroll and human resources operations.

About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp to hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we have grown from a staffing agency into a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting Contemporary Staffing Solutions.