Payroll Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Collaborate effectively with team members to process payroll accurately and punctually on a bi-weekly, weekly, or monthly basis for all employees.

• Manage payroll modifications including new hires, terminations, promotions, bonuses, deductions, and garnishments.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.

• Reconcile payroll reports, detect discrepancies, and take corrective measures.

• Oversee payroll tax submissions, year-end processing (W-2s), audits, and vendor relationships.

• Act as a subject-matter expert for payroll-related employee inquiries and resolve issues.

• Maintain and audit employee records within HRIS systems to guarantee accuracy and compliance.

• Lead the onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring timely completion of documentation and updates to systems.

• Collaborate with benefits team members to address questions regarding employee benefits programs and deductions.

• Manage background checks, employment verifications, and I-9 compliance.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in progressive payroll administration.

• Strong proficiency with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and timekeeping systems.

• Demonstrated knowledge of employment laws, payroll regulations, and compliance obligations.

• Proven capability to handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

• High degree of discretion in managing confidential information.

• Payroll certification (CPP, FPC) or HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) is preferred.

• Experience in processing multi-state payroll is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Retirement plans

• Paid time off

• Flexible work arrangements