• Payroll Administrator

    Robert Half Accountemps (Cedar Rapids, IA)


    Description

    Robert Half is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our client's team within the Cedar Rapids, Iowa corridor! This is a contract opportunity for a reputable organization seeking help right away. Apply to learn how you can make an impact in this payroll opportunity!

    About the Role:

    Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional with a strong understanding of garnishments, deductions, tax calculations, and payroll reporting? Robert Half is seeking a Payroll Administrator for a contract position with one of our clients. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance, leveraging your expertise to manage payroll functions efficiently within a fast-paced environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Process Payroll: Accurately execute payroll processing for employees, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

    + Garnishment Management: Handle garnishments, wage withholding orders, and other court-mandated deductions.

    + Deductions & Tax Calculations: Perform complex calculations for deductions such as benefits, 401(k), and federal, state, and local taxes.

    + Compliance Reporting: Prepare accurate payroll-related reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

    + Problem-Solving: Address payroll discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.

    + Maintain Records: Ensure payroll records are accurately updated and securely maintained.

    Requirements

    + Previous experience as a Payroll Administrator, Payroll Specialist, or similar role.

    + Proficiency in payroll systems and software (e.g., ADP, Workday, or others).

    + Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and payroll regulations.

    + Extensive experience managing garnishments and deductions.

    + Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.

    + Exceptional attention to detail and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

     

    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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