Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator - temp to hire
East Haven, CT
$33-40/hr, based on experience

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for approximately employees. This role owns the full payroll lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution while serving as the primary point of contact for payroll-related questions and issue resolution.

Requirements

• High school diploma required, Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of proven experience managing full-charge payroll for + employees

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a nonprofit or healthcare environment
• Experience with to multi-site operations
• Payroll experience supporting hourly employees, shift work, and variable schedules preferred

Responsibilities

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  Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll for approximately employees using UKG
  
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  Own all aspects of full-charge payroll, including data validation, processing, reconciliation, and reporting
  
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  Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, deductions, and garnishments
  
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  Administer payroll for a predominantly hourly workforce with variable schedules and shift-based work
  
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  Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity across payroll and timekeeping systems
  
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  Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
  
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  Prepare, review, and reconcile payroll reports; investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
  
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  Manage payroll tax filings, payments, and year-end processes including W-2 preparation and audits
  
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  Partner closely with HR on new hires, terminations, employee changes, benefits deductions, and leave administration
  
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  Serve as the primary internal resource for employee and management payroll questions
  
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  Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and reports
  
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  Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and controls
  
  
  
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