Payroll Administrator Job at Robert Half (Birmingham)

Payroll Administrator

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Birmingham

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a contract to possible permanent Payroll Administrator to support a high-volume payroll operation for a healthcare organization. This contract-to-possible permanent position offers the opportunity to contribute to accurate biweekly payroll processing in a collaborative team environment while building long-term payroll expertise. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence working with payroll data, and a genuine interest in growing a career in payroll administration.

Job Responsibility:

Process biweekly payroll activities for a large employee population that includes both salaried and hourly team members across multiple states
Review and complete payroll-related updates such as new employee entries, wage adjustments, payment reissues, and retroactive pay calculations
Set up and maintain garnishments while ensuring deductions are applied accurately and in accordance with applicable requirements
Perform payroll tax calculations and validate supporting data before submission to the external provider handling return preparation
Use advanced Excel functions and reporting tools to extract, analyze, and reconcile payroll information
Partner with payroll team members to investigate discrepancies, resolve issues, and maintain timely payroll delivery
Support multi-state payroll administration by applying pay rules and tax considerations across a broad geographic footprint
Assist with additional payroll projects and operational tasks as needed to support the department's workload

Requirements:

Experience supporting full-cycle payroll processing in a detail-focused environment
Knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, including payroll tax calculations and related compliance considerations
Strong Excel skills with the ability to export, organize, analyze, and report on payroll data
Ability to manage detailed payroll tasks accurately in a high-volume setting
Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and a demonstrated interest in developing a long-term career in payroll

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