Payroll Administrator

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to support payroll and human resources operations for a team in Wisconsin. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can confidently manage payroll processing, employee administration, benefits coordination, and compliance-related activities in a fast-paced environment. The position follows a preferred Monday through Thursday schedule of approximately 30 hours per week and requires someone who can work across both payroll and HR functions.

Responsibilities:
• Administer bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule, including reviewing time entries, confirming hours worked, and finalizing payroll data.
• Investigate and resolve payroll issues by addressing employee questions, correcting discrepancies, and maintaining precise payroll documentation.
• Manage payroll-related adjustments such as deductions, reimbursements, and other earnings components while adhering to applicable regulations.
• Support new employee onboarding by preparing records, coordinating required documentation, and helping arrange equipment and initial setup needs.
• Oversee benefits enrollment and ongoing benefits administration, ensuring employee information remains current and properly documented.
• Maintain organized employee files, track performance review records, and support HR documentation and compliance activities.
• Assist with recruiting coordination by helping post openings, organizing hiring-related information, and supporting administrative steps in the hiring process.
• Contribute to workplace compliance and safety efforts by helping coordinate training initiatives and supporting HR planning for staffing and compensation reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in payroll and HR administration.
• Hands-on experience processing payroll, including full-cycle and multi-state payroll activities.
• Working knowledge of benefits administration, employee onboarding, and HR recordkeeping.
• Understanding of employment regulations and payroll compliance requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience using payroll or HRIS platforms such as ADP Workforce Now or similar systems.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Compensation

Based on experience

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