We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a non-profit organization in Durham, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and provide dependable support for a workforce of 101 to 500 employees. Responsibilities: • Process complete payroll cycles from data review through final submission for employees across multiple states. • Verify earnings, deductions, taxes, and time-related records to ensure each payroll run is accurate and compliant. • Maintain employee payroll records and update changes related to compensation, benefits, and tax withholding. • Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll questions, research discrepancies, and deliver timely issue resolution. • Support payroll administration within ADP Workforce Now, including routine processing tasks and record maintenance. • Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with audits, reconciliations, and documentation as needed. • Monitor payroll regulations and apply updates to help maintain compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

• At least 2 years of payroll administration experience. • Hands-on experience managing full cycle payroll from start to finish. • Background processing payroll for employee populations ranging from 101 to 500 employees. • Working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and related compliance requirements. • Experience using ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing activities. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential information responsibly. • Effective communication skills and the ability to work accurately in a deadline-driven environment.

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Durham, NC
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a non-profit organization in Durham, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and provide dependable support for a workforce of 101 to 500 employees. Responsibilities: • Process complete payroll cycles from data review through final submission for employees across multiple states. • Verify earnings, deductions, taxes, and time-related records to ensure each payroll run is accurate and compliant. • Maintain employee payroll records and update changes related to compensation, benefits, and tax withholding. • Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll questions, research discrepancies, and deliver timely issue resolution. • Support payroll administration within ADP Workforce Now, including routine processing tasks and record maintenance. • Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with audits, reconciliations, and documentation as needed. • Monitor payroll regulations and apply updates to help maintain compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

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