Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a retail organization in Warrendale, Pennsylvania. This is a Contract position for an individual who can manage end-to-end payroll processing with accuracy, timeliness, and strong compliance awareness. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling multi-state payroll for a mid-sized employee population and using ADP Workforce Now to maintain reliable payroll administration.

Responsibilities:
• Process complete payroll cycles for employees across multiple states, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, deductions, taxes, and other earnings components.
• Review payroll data for completeness and resolve discrepancies before each payroll submission to support timely and accurate payment.
• Maintain employee payroll records in ADP Workforce Now and update changes related to pay rates, tax withholding, direct deposit, and benefit deductions.
• Verify compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations while supporting consistent payroll practices across locations.
• Reconcile payroll reports, audit results, and related records to identify issues and support accurate financial documentation.
• Partner with human resources, finance, and internal stakeholders to address payroll questions and investigate employee concerns.
• Support year-end and periodic payroll activities, including reporting, tax documentation, and other required administrative tasks.
• Assist with payroll process updates, system-related changes, or workflow improvements as needed within the payroll function.• Hands-on experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing.
• Background administering multi-state payroll with solid understanding of payroll tax considerations.
• Experience supporting payroll for an employee population of approximately 101 to 500 employees.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now for payroll administration and record maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with sensitive and time-critical information.
• Working knowledge of payroll compliance requirements, reporting practices, and reconciliation procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and cross-functional teams regarding payroll matters.