We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and company policies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring expertise in managing payroll for multi-state operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process payroll on a weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly basis with precision and timeliness.<br>• Verify and review employee timecards, wage calculations, deductions, and tax withholdings.<br>• Maintain accurate payroll records, including employee data and documentation within payroll systems.<br>• Handle new employee setup, terminations, pay rate updates, and direct deposit changes.<br>• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations, as well as company policies.<br>• Address employee inquiries related to payroll and resolve any discrepancies or issues.<br>• Generate and distribute payroll reports for management and accounting teams.<br>• Collaborate with Human Resources to manage employee changes and benefits deductions.<br>• Assist in year-end payroll tasks, including preparation and distribution of W-2 forms.<br>• Support payroll audits by providing accurate and complete documentation.