Payroll Admin

ManpowerGroup; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup seeks a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our Administration team in Elizabethtown, PA. You will process bi-weekly payroll, handle bonuses and commissions, and maintain accurate payroll records while safeguarding confidential information.

You will enter data in ADP, generate payroll reports for accounting and HR, and support onboarding and HR recordkeeping. This temporary role offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to efficient payroll services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll using ADP and manage bonuses, commissions, and deductions.
• Enter and maintain payroll data in ADP.
• Prepare payroll reports for accounting and HR audits.
• Support HR with onboarding and file maintenance.
• Maintain confidential employee records and respond to payroll inquiries.
• Provide backup reception/mailroom support when needed.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Organizational skills

Time-management

Confidentiality

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Payroll software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADP

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our Administration team. This role is responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll, maintaining payroll records, and providing administrative support to the Human Resources department. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience working with confidential information, and proficiency in payroll and HR-related systems.

Location: Elizabethtown, PA

Pay Range: $24.00 - $26.50 per hour

This position is temporary until April

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process bi-weekly payroll, including timesheets, incentives, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation or deductions.
• Enter and maintain payroll information using payroll software, including ADP.
• Process monthly sales commissions and incentive payments.
• Assist with payroll voucher downloads.
• Process special payroll runs, including fiscal year-end bonuses and other supplemental payrolls.
• Distribute payroll-related reports, including:
• General ledger reports for Accounting
• 401(k) reports for plan administrators
• Monthly employee count reports for management

Human Resources Support

• Maintain employee files and records within the ADP system.
• Prepare onboarding packets for new hires.
• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support HR with filing, recordkeeping, organization, and administrative tasks.
• Build and maintain employee tracking spreadsheets, including vacation and census records.
• Assist with gathering and preparing payroll and HR information for annual audits.
• Enter employee insurance benefit enrollments into ADP.

Additional Duties

• Maintain complete confidentiality of all employee and payroll information.
• Collaborate with internal departments and international partners regarding expatriate employee payroll matters.
• Serve as backup support for reception/switchboard duties when needed.
• Serve as backup support for mailroom operations when needed.
• Contribute as an active and positive team member.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Previous payroll and/or Human Resources experience.
• Experience working with ADP payroll systems.
• Familiarity with payroll reporting, employee records management, and benefits administration.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods (7+ hours per day).
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, including mail bins and bulk mailing sacks.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Willingness to assist in other departments as business needs require.
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with employees, management, vendors, customers, and business partners.
• Dependable attendance and reliability are essential for success in this role.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis and Talent Solutions. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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