We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support a high-volume retail organization. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who has experience managing complex, multi-state payroll tax activities in a large employee environment. The person in this role will work closely with payroll leadership and cross-functional partners to help ensure timely tax payments, accurate reporting, and smooth coordination across payroll operations. Responsibilities:• Manage monthly and quarterly payroll tax filings and deposits across multiple states for a large national workforce.• Review payroll tax data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies in partnership with payroll team members and leadership.• Prepare and maintain Excel-based reports that track tax activity, filing status, reconciliations, and related payroll metrics.• Coordinate payroll tax updates within the HRIS and in-house payroll system to support accurate processing.• Support payroll operations for a high-volume employee population exceeding 500 employees, including large-scale multi-state payroll environments.• Collaborate with the Payroll Manager and internal stakeholders to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements.• Investigate tax notices, respond to issues, and assist with corrective actions to minimize penalties or filing errors.

• At least 2 years of experience in payroll administration, with direct exposure to payroll processing.• Hands-on experience managing multi-state payroll in a high-volume environment.• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting, reconciliation, and data analysis.• Experience working with HRIS platforms and in-house payroll systems.• Ability to handle payroll responsibilities for organizations with large employee populations.• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through in deadline-driven payroll operations.

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Chesapeake, VA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support a high-volume retail organization. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who has experience managing complex, multi-state payroll tax activities in a large employee environment. The person in this role will work closely with payroll leadership and cross-functional partners to help ensure timely tax payments, accurate reporting, and smooth coordination across payroll operations. Responsibilities:• Manage monthly and quarterly payroll tax filings and deposits across multiple states for a large national workforce.• Review payroll tax data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies in partnership with payroll team members and leadership.• Prepare and maintain Excel-based reports that track tax activity, filing status, reconciliations, and related payroll metrics.• Coordinate payroll tax updates within the HRIS and in-house payroll system to support accurate processing.• Support payroll operations for a high-volume employee population exceeding 500 employees, including large-scale multi-state payroll environments.• Collaborate with the Payroll Manager and internal stakeholders to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements.• Investigate tax notices, respond to issues, and assist with corrective actions to minimize penalties or filing errors.
2026-07-21T00:00:00Z

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