Payroll Administrator - Join Robert Half in Timonium, MD

Are you a meticulous payroll professional with a passion for accuracy and compliance? Robert Half is partnering with a leading organization in Timonium, Maryland, to find a skilled Payroll Administrator for a contract opportunity. This critical role involves managing payroll for over 1,500 employees across multiple states, handling bi-weekly and bi-monthly cycles while ensuring 100% compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at detail-oriented tasks, this position offers hands-on experience with high-volume payroll operations.

About the Role

As a Payroll Administrator at our client's Timonium, MD headquarters, you'll be the backbone of their compensation processes. This contract role demands precision in processing payroll data, auditing records, and resolving issues to guarantee employees are paid correctly and on time. With a workforce spanning multiple states, you'll navigate diverse tax laws, deductions, and reporting requirements. Robert Half places top talent like you in roles that build your expertise and open doors to permanent opportunities. The position offers an hourly rate of $27.71, translating to approximately $57,758 annually (based on 2,084 hours), with potential for long-term placement.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will be dynamic and impactful. Here's what you'll tackle:

• High-Volume Payroll Processing: Execute bi-weekly and bi-monthly payroll runs for 1,500+ employees across states, hitting strict deadlines with zero errors.
• Data Integrity: Update and maintain employee records for deductions, direct deposits, tax withholdings, and benefits enrollments.
• Auditing Excellence: Scrutinize time and attendance records, flagging anomalies to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Reporting Mastery: Prepare essential reports like early earned wage access, personnel action forms, and custom analytics.
• Deduction Management: Handle complex garnishments, child support, and court-ordered withholdings compliantly.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Analyze pre- and post-payroll reports, correcting issues swiftly to avoid compliance risks.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR and Finance for seamless monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reporting.
• Accruals Oversight: Track vacation, sick leave accruals, and payouts per company policy.
• Vendor Partnerships: Cultivate strong relationships with payroll vendors for smooth operations.
• Employee Support: Address payroll inquiries from staff and leaders with clear, professional resolutions.

Required Qualifications

To succeed, bring these qualifications to the table:

• 3+ years in payroll administration, ideally with multi-state experience.
• Expertise in payroll systems like ADP Workforce Now, Paychex, or UKG.
• Deep understanding of FLSA, state wage laws, and tax compliance.
• Impeccable attention to detail and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating across departments.
• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.

Robert Half values diverse backgrounds and provides equal opportunity employment.

Why Join Us at Robert Half?

Partnering with Robert Half means more than a job—it's a career launchpad. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible contract terms, and access to our vast network of opportunities in Timonium, MD, and beyond. Build your resume with enterprise-level payroll experience, gain cutting-edge skills, and connect with industry leaders. Our dedicated recruiters offer personalized support, from interview prep to skill enhancement. This role is perfect for Payroll Administrators seeking growth in a supportive environment. Apply today and elevate your career with Robert Half—where top talent finds top opportunities. (748 words)