Payroll Administrator

Willow Search Partners is partnering with our client to find their next Payroll Administrator in Fairfield County, CT.

Onsite 5 days per week

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team in Fairfield County, CT. This fully onsite role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of payroll processing experience and must be proficient in ADP Workforce Now.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly and/or semi-monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain and update payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and employee changes.
• Handle multi-state payroll processing, ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Administer payroll deductions, including benefits, garnishments, and retirement contributions.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies, research variances, and resolve employee payroll-related inquiries.
• Generate payroll reports and assist with audits, tax filings, and year-end processing (W-2s, 941s, etc.).
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy and alignment with company policies.
• Stay updated on changes to payroll laws and regulations to maintain compliance.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of payroll processing experience in a high-volume environment.
• Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Experience handling multi-state payroll processing is preferred.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.