Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator - Temp- Perm OpportunityLocation: New York, NYIndustry: Professional ServicesSalary: 70K-90KWe are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to support a Payroll Manager with day-to-day payroll operations for a 50-state, multi-state workforce. This is a detail-oriented role requiring strong organization, accuracy, follow-through, and the ability to manage a high volume of payroll-related activity across multiple jurisdictions.Responsibilities:Support payroll processing and maintain employee payroll records and changes for a 50-state workforceReview payroll data, timekeeping information, deductions, and adjustments for accuracyHandle employee payroll questions and research discrepanciesAdminister unemployment claims, wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other required deductions across multiple statesPrepare payroll reports, spreadsheets, reconciliations, and documentationPartner with HR and other internal teams to resolve payroll issuesAssist with audits, payroll verifications, final pay, off-cycle payments, and special projectsMaintain confidentiality of employee compensation and personal informationQualifications:3–5+ years of hands-on payroll experience supporting a 50-state/multi-state workforceStrong understanding of multi-state payroll requirements and processesExperience with unemployment claims, wage garnishments, and child support orders is requiredExperience with a payroll system; ADP Workforce Now strongly preferredStrong Excel skills and experience working with payroll reports and employee dataKnowledge of payroll processes, deadlines, timekeeping, and multi-state payroll complianceStrong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environmentAssociate's or bachelor's degree preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered