Payroll Administrator
Job ID: DM97226323
Job Category: Accounting / Finance
Job Location: Harrisburg, PA
Pay Range: $64000.00 - $68000.00/YEAR
Job Type: Contract To Perm
Payroll Administrator (Hybrid) | HR & Payroll Specialist | Workday Preferred
Location: Harrisburg, PA - Hybrid (Minimum 2 days onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $64,000 - $68,000 (based on experience)
Industry: Human Resources / Payroll / Accounting
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $64,000 - $68,000 (based on experience)
Industry: Human Resources / Payroll / Accounting
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join a dynamic HR team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing while supporting employees with payroll-related inquiries.
If you have experience with payroll processing, HRIS systems (Workday preferred), payroll tax compliance, and auditing payroll records, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration
- Manage and maintain employee payroll master data, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Process bi-weekly payroll, including wage adjustments, retroactive pay, and deductions
- Handle ACH transactions, reversals, garnishments, tax levies, and child support orders
- Review and audit payroll data to ensure accurate employee compensation
- Troubleshoot and resolve payroll discrepancies, including time and attendance issues
Payroll Reporting & Reconciliation
- Generate payroll reports and verify tax accuracy and deductions
- Balance and reconcile payroll records to ensure data integrity
- Prepare timely and accurate payroll reports for leadership and audits
Compliance & Process Improvement
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Assist with payroll tax reporting and filings
- Interpret payroll policies, procedures, and employment regulations
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems, payroll tax regulations, and compliance
- Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (Workday strongly preferred)
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Effective communication skills with the ability to explain payroll concepts clearly
Preferred:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
- Experience handling complex payroll issues, audits, and reconciliations
Why Join This Team?
- Hybrid work flexibility (work-life balance!)
- Collaborative HR environment with growth opportunities
- Exposure to complex payroll processes and systems
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on payroll accuracy and employee experience
Apply Today
If you’re a payroll professional who thrives in a detail-driven environment and enjoys solving complex payroll challenges, we’d love to connect with you.
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