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Robert Half Payroll Administrator in West Columbia, South Carolina
Description
We are in search of a Payroll Administrator to join our established client in Columbia, as they are adding to their corporate payroll team. This position with support the Payroll Manager and roughly 1,000 employees with their payroll-related questions and all aspects of payroll processing on ADP software.
Responsibilities:
• Handle the processing and review of bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls, ensuring seamless operations.
• Contribute to a positive work setting and uphold the vision, mission, and values of our organization.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment, carrying out all responsibilities in a secure manner.
• Guarantee the precision of payroll, payroll tax filings, and the payroll general ledger interface.
• Oversee all company benefits plans and employee programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintain and review employee information in ADP and DBS systems, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date records.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide data for various reports, contributing to the overall functioning of the organization.
• Balance all payroll and benefits accounts at the end of each month and reconcile the payroll clearing general ledger account monthly.
• Transmit bi-weekly payroll data to the ADP Service Center and review resulting documentation, including the payroll register, GL interface, and payroll tax reporting.
• Assist with verification of employment requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Assist with data entry of federal and state tax levy notices, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Assist with data entry for status change forms, ensuring changes are accurately reflected in the system.
• Assist with other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
Requirements
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar Payroll Administrator role
• Proficiency in using ADP Workforce Now and ADP - Payroll software
• Experience in processing payroll for a team of 500+ employees
• Familiarity with payroll garnishments procedures and requirements
• Proven ability to handle in-house payroll management
• Strong overall understanding and experience in Payroll procedures and systems
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