• Payroll Administrator

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Metairie, LA)


    Description

    Great opportunity with one of our favorite clients in Metairie, LA for a Payroll Administrator! The Payroll Administrator is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees within an organization. This professional will handle all aspects of the payroll system, maintain compliance with legal regulations, and provide excellent support to employees regarding payroll-related inquiries. The Payroll Administrator collaborates across departments to handle payroll data accurately and efficiently while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with all payroll laws.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Payroll Processing: Manage the end-to-end payroll process, including data entry, timecard verification, calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, and other pay.

    + Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, as well as company policies and procedures

    + Records Management: Maintain detailed, accurate payroll records and update employee payroll profiles as needed

    + Tax Filing: Ensure timely deductions and filing of payroll taxes, including FICA, unemployment, and income tax withholdings

    + Benefits and Deductions: Add and adjust benefits, deductions, garnishments, and contributions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

    Required Skills and Qualifications:

    + Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered.

    + Experience: 1–3+ years of payroll experience in a similar role, preferably in a midsize or large organization (Source: Robert Half Salary Guide).

    + Technology: Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paychex) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

    + Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with payroll laws and tax regulations, such as FLSA, FICA, and multi-state payroll compliance.

    + Attention to Detail: Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and the ability to spot errors in large data sets.

    + Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with team members, management, and employees.

    + Confidentiality: Demonstrates the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

    + Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve payroll discrepancies promptly and effectively.

    Preferred Skills:

    + Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plus.

    + Experience in working with unionized environments and processing payroll for collective bargaining agreements.

    + Time management skills to meet strict payroll deadlines.

     

    Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!

    Requirements

    5+ years of full cycle Payroll and Payroll Accounting, Paylocity, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Table, VLOOKUP, Account Reconciliation, Month End Close, Multi-state Payroll, Bank Reconciliations, and Journal Entries

     

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