Payroll Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a team in Miamisburg, Ohio on a Contract basis. In this role, you will help ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule while supporting compliance with payroll regulations and internal standards. This position works closely with HR, finance, and leadership to keep payroll data accurate, resolve pay-related questions, and maintain dependable payroll operations.

Responsibilities:
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing on assigned pay cycles, ensuring timely and accurate payment for employees.
• Examine time records, earnings, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, and other payroll inputs to confirm accuracy before each payroll run.
• Update and maintain payroll records for personnel changes such as new hires, departures, compensation revisions, and deduction adjustments.
• Monitor payroll activities for alignment with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, as well as company policies and garnishment obligations.
• Reconcile payroll results and contribute to periodic reporting, including month-end and year-end payroll-related activities.
• Address employee inquiries related to pay statements, taxes, deductions, and payroll procedures in a thorough and timely manner.
• Partner with human resources and accounting teams to validate employee information and compensation details used in payroll processing.
• Produce payroll reports and supporting documentation for management review, audits, and compliance needs.
• Assist with payroll system updates, testing, and continuous process improvement efforts while safeguarding sensitive employee data.• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Prior experience in payroll, accounting support, or administrative operations is preferred.
• Working knowledge of payroll practices, wage and hour regulations, and payroll tax requirements.
• Experience processing full-cycle payroll, including multi-state payroll environments.
• Familiarity with payroll volumes ranging from approximately 101 to 500 employees.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now, Microsoft Excel, and related payroll systems.
• Strong accuracy, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential employee and payroll information with discretion.