We are looking for a Part Time Payroll & Benefit Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations while serving as a reliable resource for employee benefit matters. This Long-term Contract position is based in Nebraska and is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage multi-state payroll activity with precision and respond effectively to benefit-related needs. The role requires strong knowledge of payroll compliance, employee record maintenance, and day-to-day coordination of benefit enrollment and updates. Responsibilities:• Manage the full payroll cycle for employees and ensure each pay run is completed correctly and on schedule.• Maintain and update payroll data for a workforce spanning several states, keeping employee records accurate and current.• Oversee benefit administration activities, including enrollments, status changes, deductions, and employee support.• Address payroll and benefits questions from employees by providing clear and timely guidance.• Monitor payroll practices to help ensure compliance with applicable wage, tax, and employment regulations across multiple states.• Work within payroll systems such as UKG, and support related updates or process improvements when needed.• Review payroll entries, deductions, and adjustments to identify and resolve discrepancies before final processing.

• At least 5 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration. • Proven ability to manage or support end-to-end payroll processing with a high level of accuracy. • Hands-on experience administering employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and issue resolution. • Strong understanding of multi-state payroll practices and compliance requirements. • Experience processing payroll for employee populations ranging from approximately 101 to 500 employees. • Familiarity with payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now. • UKG experience is strongly preferred, with UKG Ready exposure considered a plus.

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Ashland, NE
onsite
Temporary / Contract
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Part Time Payroll & Benefit Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations while serving as a reliable resource for employee benefit matters. This Long-term Contract position is based in Nebraska and is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage multi-state payroll activity with precision and respond effectively to benefit-related needs. The role requires strong knowledge of payroll compliance, employee record maintenance, and day-to-day coordination of benefit enrollment and updates. Responsibilities:• Manage the full payroll cycle for employees and ensure each pay run is completed correctly and on schedule.• Maintain and update payroll data for a workforce spanning several states, keeping employee records accurate and current.• Oversee benefit administration activities, including enrollments, status changes, deductions, and employee support.• Address payroll and benefits questions from employees by providing clear and timely guidance.• Monitor payroll practices to help ensure compliance with applicable wage, tax, and employment regulations across multiple states.• Work within payroll systems such as UKG, and support related updates or process improvements when needed.• Review payroll entries, deductions, and adjustments to identify and resolve discrepancies before final processing.
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Payroll & Benefit Administrator Job in Ashland, NE | Robert Half