Robert Half is looking for Payroll Administrator candidates with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who know how to effectively problem solve and possess a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office software. The Payroll Administrator provides a long-term contract / temporary to hire role from its Methuen, Massachusetts location. If you want to work at an innovative company, you might be interested in this Payroll Administrator opportunity. The role will be responsible for performing all functions necessary for the preparation and processing of employee payroll. Don't wait - call us today to become part of an enthusiastic team and thriving culture and take the right steps toward advancing your career.What you get to do every single day- Facilitate company compliance according to federal and state regulations and guidelines- Secure confidential payroll operation information and maintain employee confidence- Handle all payroll information questions and requests- Manage payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information- Provide assistance as necessary for all internal and external audits related to payroll- Continue implementation of established policies and procedures to maintain payroll operations, reporting changes where necessary- Collect, calculate, and enter relevant data to maintain payroll records- Reconcile employee deductions and other liabilities as needed- Maintain all updates of payroll records by tracking changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers- Draft relevant year-end reports, as well as weekly, monthly, and quarterly ones, for department heads- Offer proper review and verification of source documents- Draft reports by organizing all summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages- Calculate employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments and employee federal and state income and social security taxes to determine payroll liabilities- Manage other tasks as assigned