Human Resources Payroll Administrator

Confidential Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven EOR service provider in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Human Resources Payroll Administrator to manage payroll and support HR functions. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in HR or payroll and is skilled in using payroll platforms. Responsibilities include processing payroll, compliance reporting, and assisting with client inquiries. This full-time role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in diverse client environments.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in HR, payroll, or workforce administration.
• Experience using payroll and HRIS platforms.
• Strong attention to detail with capability to manage multiple client environments.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll across multiple client groups.
• Support onboarding and offboarding for EOR employees.
• Respond to employee and client HR inquiries with professionalism.

Skills

HR experience

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

ADP

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Office 365

Google Workspace

Job description

At our company, execution meets impact. Our EOR platform enables mission-driven organizations to focus on outcomes while we handle the complexity of employment, payroll, and compliance. This role plays a critical part in delivering that promise—through accuracy, integrity, and smart use of technology.

The Human Resources Payroll Administrator supports our Employer of Record (EOR) division. The engine that powers workforce programs, internships, and growing teams across the country.

This is a full-time position responsible for managing both payrolled employee and client needs and challenges. You should be an energetic professional who does not mind wearing multiple hats. Must be experienced in handling a wide range of workforce and administrative related tasks and be able to work independently with little or no supervision. Must be extremely well organized, flexible, and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting a team of diverse people. Must work with a sense of urgency and responsiveness.

You’ll work across multiple client environments, supporting nonprofit and for-profit partners who rely on our company to manage people operations with precision and care.

What You’ll Do

Payroll & Compliance

• Process bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll across multiple client groups using payroll/HRIS platforms
• Review and process commissions, stipends, bonuses, and reimbursements
• Audit payroll and employee data to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Support multi-state payroll compliance and time-tracking administration
• Generate payroll, compliance, and audit reports for internal and client use
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently
• Support benefits reconciliation and 401(k) funding
• Document internal controls and contribute to continuous process improvement
• Leverage systems and automation to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scale

HR Administration (EOR Focus)

• Support onboarding and offboarding for EOR employees and workforce participants
• Administer benefits changes and employee records across systems
• Support ACA and compliance reporting
• Manage unemployment and worker’s compensation claims and employment verifications
• Respond to employee and client HR inquiries with professionalism and discretion

Workforce & Client Support

• Support client hiring processes, including background screenings and onboarding
• Assist with onboarding orientation and compliance education
• Partner with internal teams to ensure a consistent, high-quality employee experience

Other Duties as Assigned

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience in HR, payroll, or workforce administration
• Currently lives in the Columbus Ohio Metro area
• Experience using payroll and HRIS platforms (ADP or other platforms)
• Working knowledge of payroll compliance; multi-state experience a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple client environments
• Comfort working with systems, data, and process documentation
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Process-oriented mindset with interest in technology-enabled improvement
• Alignment with mission-driven, service-focused work
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace