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Payroll Administrative Assistant

Pacer Group

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Canaan, CT 06018

Job Type: Contract

Duration: 5 Months

Pay Rate: $29.21/hour on W2

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM (40 hours per week)

Work arrangement: 100% Onsite

Interview Type: In-person

Industry: Manufacturing

Application Deadline: Nov 2, 2026

Job Summary

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to the assigned team. The ideal candidate will assist with record maintenance, report preparation, payroll-related activities, and general office operations while ensuring accurate documentation and efficient workflows.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of administrative activities to support the assigned team.
  • Maintain records and prepare reports related to operations and personnel changes.
  • Compile and generate reports, statistics, timelines, tables, graphs, correspondence, and presentations using company software.
  • Assist with budget preparation and administrative documentation.
  • Support payroll-related activities and maintain accurate payroll records.
  • Serve as an administrative liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and workflow efficiency.

Required Qualifications

  • 0–5 years of relevant administrative or clerical experience.
  • Strong organizational, administrative, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple administrative tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with ADP payroll software.
  • Prior administrative or clerical experience.

EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.

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