Job Description

Payroll Administrator - Temp- Perm Opportunity

Location: New York, NY

Industry: Professional Services

Salary: 70K-90K

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to support a Payroll Manager with day-to-day payroll operations for a 50-state, multi-state workforce . This is a detail-oriented role requiring strong organization, accuracy, follow-through, and the ability to manage a high volume of payroll-related activity across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities:

• Support payroll processing and maintain employee payroll records and changes for a 50-state workforce
• Review payroll data, timekeeping information, deductions, and adjustments for accuracy
• Handle employee payroll questions and research discrepancies
• Administer unemployment claims, wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other required deductions across multiple states
• Prepare payroll reports, spreadsheets, reconciliations, and documentation
• Partner with HR and other internal teams to resolve payroll issues
• Assist with audits, payroll verifications, final pay, off-cycle payments, and special projects
• Maintain confidentiality of employee compensation and personal information

Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of hands-on payroll experience supporting a 50-state/multi-state workforce
• Strong understanding of multi-state payroll requirements and processes
• Experience with unemployment claims, wage garnishments, and child support orders is required
• Experience with a payroll system; ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with payroll reports and employee data
• Knowledge of payroll processes, deadlines, timekeeping, and multi-state payroll compliance
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered

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