Payroll Administrator Job at Robert Half (Tampa)

Payroll Administrator

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Tampa

Category:
Office Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

75000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join a fast-paced organization in Tampa, Florida. This role supports high-volume payroll operations across multiple employee groups and requires strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and confidence working with complex payroll data. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience managing payroll from initial data input through final reconciliation and is motivated to grow within a dynamic team environment.

Job Responsibility:

Process multiple recurring payroll cycles for weekly and biweekly employee populations with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
Manage end-to-end payroll activities, including importing time data, validating earnings and deductions, and reviewing gross-to-net calculations before final submission
Investigate payroll variances, resolve discrepancies, and make appropriate corrections through off-cycle payments or adjustment processing when needed
Prepare and transmit payroll-related third-party files while supporting reconciliation efforts to ensure all reporting and payments align correctly
Work extensively with large datasets in Excel to audit payroll results, identify trends, and support exception handling
Administer payroll for multi-state employee groups and help maintain compliance with applicable wage and hour requirements
Support payroll activity for union employees by applying contract terms and pay rules accurately within regular processing
Partner with payroll leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to address employee pay issues and improve day-to-day payroll execution

Requirements:

Proven experience administering full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment
Background processing payroll for multi-state populations with strong attention to compliance and detail
Experience supporting union payroll and interpreting pay practices tied to collective bargaining agreements
Strong working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now or closely related payroll systems
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including functions such as VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis
Ability to review payroll results critically, identify inconsistencies, and resolve issues efficiently
Clear, detail-focused communication skills and a demonstrated interest in long-term growth within an organization

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