Payroll Administrator

DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join a fast-paced organization in Tampa, Florida. This role supports high-volume payroll operations across multiple employee groups and requires strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and confidence working with complex payroll data. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience managing payroll from initial data input through final reconciliation and is motivated to grow within a dynamic team environment.Responsibilities:- Process multiple recurring payroll cycles for weekly and biweekly employee populations with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.- Manage end-to-end payroll activities, including importing time data, validating earnings and deductions, and reviewing gross-to-net calculations before final submission.- Investigate payroll variances, resolve discrepancies, and make appropriate corrections through off-cycle payments or adjustment processing when needed.- Prepare and transmit payroll-related third-party files while supporting reconciliation efforts to ensure all reporting and payments align correctly.- Work extensively with large datasets in Excel to audit payroll results, identify trends, and support exception handling.- Administer payroll for multi-state employee groups and help maintain compliance with applicable wage and hour requirements.- Support payroll activity for union employees by applying contract terms and pay rules accurately within regular processing.- Partner with payroll leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to address employee pay issues and improve day-to-day payroll execution.This is a permanent opportunity that will pay up to $75,000 depending upon experience. Please apply to Jane Gearhart if interested!Requirements - Proven experience administering full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment.- Background processing payroll for multi-state populations with strong attention to compliance and detail.- Experience supporting union payroll and interpreting pay practices tied to collective bargaining agreements.- Strong working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now or closely related payroll systems.- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including functions such as VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis.- Ability to review payroll results critically, identify inconsistencies, and resolve issues efficiently.- Clear, detail-focused communication skills and a demonstrated interest in long-term growth within an organization.Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .