Requiring proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Robert Half seeks a Payroll Administrator to help process payroll. To those with adept communication skills and clever problem-solving capabilities, you will find this to be the perfect opportunity for you. You will be a part of a dynamic team with an opportunity for career growth. This Payroll Administrator opportunity is located in Cranston, Rhode Island and is a long-term contract / temporary role.Responsibilities- Report needed changes after maintaining payroll operations according to established policies and procedures- Using federal and state regulations and guidelines, ensure company compliance- Execute relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports to circulate amongst department heads- Protect confidential payroll operation information and maintain employee confidence- Payroll record maintenance by tracking changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers- Retrieve and assess information in order to resolve payroll discrepancies- Providing payroll information by answering questions and requests- Offer proper review and verification of source documents- Preparing reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages- Manage issues related to employee deductions and other liabilities, including reconciling- Miscellaneous duties as assigned- Collect, calculate, and enter relevant data to maintain payroll records- Supporting all internal and external audits related to payroll- Determining payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments