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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process complete payroll cycles from data review through final submission for employees across multiple states.<br>• Verify earnings, deductions, taxes, and time-related records to ensure each payroll run is accurate and compliant.<br>• Maintain employee payroll records and update changes related to compensation, benefits, and tax withholding.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll questions, research discrepancies, and deliver timely issue resolution.<br>• Support payroll administration within ADP Workforce Now, including routine processing tasks and record maintenance.<br>• Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with audits, reconciliations, and documentation as needed.<br>• Monitor payroll regulations and apply updates to help maintain compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce based in Durham, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position will manage end-to-end payroll activities, help maintain timekeeping and retirement contribution records, and provide dependable support during a period of operational change. The ideal candidate brings strong multi-state payroll experience, confidence working with payroll platforms, and a careful approach to compliance and employee data management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process complete payroll cycles for employees while ensuring pay is issued accurately and on schedule.<br>• Administer payroll for employees working across multiple states and apply appropriate wage and tax requirements.<br>• Maintain and update timekeeping records, reviewing entries for accuracy and resolving discrepancies before payroll submission.<br>• Support administration of 403(b) contribution records and ensure deductions are reflected correctly in payroll processing.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now and related payroll systems to enter, validate, and manage employee payroll information.<br>• Partner with HR and internal stakeholders to answer payroll-related questions and address issues in a timely manner.<br>• Assist with payroll system updates and operational changes, including support for transitions involving timekeeping or payroll platforms.<br>• Help maintain payroll-related information presented on internal or employee-facing resources such as websites or portals.
<p>Robert Half is looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee payroll operations for a multi-location organization. This role is responsible for guiding payroll staff, maintaining accurate and timely pay practices, and ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in full-cycle, multi-state payroll administration and is comfortable supporting timekeeping, deductions, and payroll-related reporting for a large employee population.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily payroll operations and direct the work of payroll team members to ensure deadlines and service expectations are consistently met.</p><p>• Review payroll activities for accuracy and completeness, ensuring employees across all locations are paid correctly and on schedule.</p><p>• Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations while aligning payroll practices with internal policies and controls.</p><p>• Support and mentor payroll specialists, providing guidance, training, and hands-on assistance when coverage is needed.</p><p>• Manage payroll-related retirement deductions and reporting, including oversight of contribution accuracy, funding, and required remittances.</p><p>• Prepare and validate payroll support data such as tax payments, wage disbursements, garnishment activity, pay card funding, wire requests, and other related transmittals.</p><p>• Serve as a backup resource for department leadership and assist with operational priorities during manager absences.</p><p>• Coordinate assigned payroll projects and process improvement efforts to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.</p><p>• Administer timekeeping and absence management systems, including maintenance of earning codes, accrual settings, system integrations, time clock support, and manager training.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please apply or contact Steve Fields at 919-787-8226</p>