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Robert Half Contracts Finance and Accounting division is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join a great government agency! The ideal Payroll Administrator would have experience with Paylocity software and have 2-3 years of payroll processing experience.

Job Duties would include:

Responsible for the preparation and processing of bi-monthly payroll for two companies (80+ employees) in Paylocity: reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.

Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.

Process manual off-cycle payrolls outside of normal pay periods including termination checks, bonus checks, retro checks, etc.

Maintain and update Human Resource Information System (HRIS) related database and employment records including but not limited to status changes, tax withholdings, voluntary and involuntary deductions, etc.

Track and deduct all garnishments and other payroll deductions in a timely manner.

Prepare payroll reports and email cash transfer amounts to accounting.

Understand personnel policies and provide guidance on payroll related matters.

Monitor, update and reconcile the employee leave accrual banks within Paylocity, adhering to internal accrual policies.

Assists HR Manager with onboarding and exiting of employees as necessary.

Assists the HR Manager with the annual performance review process, including processing approved merit wage changes to employees’ HRIS files.

Submits the quarterly Labor and Statistics and Multiple Worksite reporting.

Address and resolve employee issues relating to the payroll system.

Prepare the annual 401K reporting for the third-party administrator, including preparing the 401K census and completing the annual payroll reconciliation with the 401K Provider contribution reports.

Administer 401k benefit enrollment and provide required 401K notifications to participants as necessary.

Maintain and update SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) for payroll processing and other associated functions.

Manage year-end W2 audit/corrections and distribution.

Interface with other departments for the coordination, collecting, transmitting, or processing of data to ensure proper flow and payroll records are maintained.

Process 401K, HSA, & FSA payroll reports and transmit semi-monthly funding payments.

Complete monthly reconciliations of FSA, HSA, and 401K contributions.

The ideal candidate would have 2-3 years payroll processing experience, experience with Paylocity and can work under a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid job where you work Monday and Friday from home but Tuesday-Thursday in office. If you feel this is the job for you, apply today!

Requirements - Data entry, document management, file creation and previous records experience required

• Understanding of internal controls

• Mastery of federal and state payroll regulations and requirements

• Previous experience using accounting software

• Knowledgeable of basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen

• Preference will be given to Certified Payroll Professional

• Proficient with high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.

• Skilled in analytical, quantitative and social skills

• 2+ years of relevant experience in payroll

• General proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel preferred

• Paylocity experience desired

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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