hr administrator / payroll specialist

$83,200 - $83,221/Yr

Randstad - Watertown, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Watertown, CT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The HR Administrator / Payroll Specialist position at Randstad US is a temporary to permanent role based in Watertown, Connecticut. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing payroll for approximately 225 employees and supporting the HR department with various tasks. This role requires full-cycle payroll processing experience and is office-based, reporting directly to the HR Manager.

Responsibilities

• Processing payroll for employees in the organization, ensuring accuracy for time worked and compensation received.
• Maintaining payroll processing systems and records by gathering, calculating, and inputting data.
• Verifying the accuracy of payroll data entered and addressing any discrepancies that arise.
• Answering employee questions and troubleshooting issues related to payroll.
• Preparing reports for management on payroll matters and changes.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in payroll processing and HR administration.
• Experience processing full-cycle payroll for employees in Connecticut.
• Knowledge of payroll systems such as ADP, Paycom, Paylocity, or Kronos.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional mathematical and calculation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Multitasking abilities
• Good research and analytical skills

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401K contribution
• Incentive and recognition program