Payroll Administrator

at  Robert Half

We are on the lookout for a Payroll Administrator to join our growing client’s team in Columbia, South Carolina. In this role, you will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities related to payroll processing and customer service. This includes ensuring the accuracy of payroll operations, maintaining employee records, and administering company benefits plans.

• Ensuring the accuracy of both bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls
• Administering all company benefits plans and employee programs in compliance with federal and state regulations
• Maintaining and reviewing employee information in ADP
• Reviewing ADP input and payroll reports bi-weekly to verify correct posting of hours worked and adjust payroll, as necessary
• Collaborating with other departments to provide data for various reports
• Balancing all payroll and benefits accounts at month-end
• Reconciling the payroll clearing general ledger account monthly
• Transmitting bi-weekly payroll data to the ADP Service Center and reviewing resulting documentation
• Assisting with verification of employment requests
• Assisting with data entry of federal and state tax levy notices
• Assisting with data entry for status change forms.
• Possess a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Payroll Administrator or in a similar role with 400+ FTEs
• Proficient in ADP software is ideal
• Familiarity with payroll garnishments.
• Strong understanding and experience in payroll processes and systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification would be an advantage.
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