Payroll Administrative Assistant

Addison Group; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) benefits

Job summary

Addison Group in Pawtucket, RI is seeking a Payroll Administrative Assistant to support payroll-focused operations. The role offers full-time hours on-site with a temp-to-perm path and benefits.

You will maintain records, process routine admin tasks, and address employee requests promptly in a collaborative office environment. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, data-entry proficiency, and solid MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling information.
• Comfortable performing data entry and repetitive administrative tasks.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with confidential information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Update employee information and maintain internal records.
• Enter and review information for completeness and accuracy.
• Organize documentation and ensure records are properly maintained.
• Assist with routine inquiries and direct questions to the right resource.
• Prepare basic spreadsheets, reports, and other admin materials.
• Follow up on incomplete or unclear information.
• Assist with document processing, filing, scanning, and other office tasks.
• Provide general administrative support on department projects.
• Communicate with employees regarding routine admin matters.
• Handle sensitive information in line with confidentiality standards.
• Take on additional administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Administrative Assistant
Industry: Finance & Accounting
Location: Pawtucket, RI
Compensation: $26.00 - $30.00 / Per Hour
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.
Work Schedule: Full-time, business hours
Type: Temp-to-Perm

About The Role

Our client is seeking an organized and dependable professional to provide administrative support within a payroll-focused business function. This position is primarily centered around maintaining accurate information, assisting with routine administrative processes, and helping ensure employee-related requests are addressed in a timely manner.

The role offers an opportunity to develop practical knowledge of payroll and human resources operations while working in a collaborative office environment.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Updating employee information and maintaining internal records.
• Entering and reviewing information for completeness and accuracy.
• Organizing documentation and ensuring records are properly maintained.
• Assisting with routine inquiries and directing questions to the appropriate internal resource.
• Preparing basic spreadsheets, reports, and other administrative materials.
• Following up when information is incomplete, inconsistent, or requires clarification.
• Assisting with document processing, electronic filing, scanning, and other office functions.
• Providing general administrative assistance on departmental projects and recurring processes.
• Communicating with internal employees regarding routine administrative matters.
• Handling sensitive information in accordance with established confidentiality standards.
• Taking on additional administrative assignments as business needs arise.

Background & Skills

• Prior experience in an administrative, clerical, office support, customer service, HR, or similar environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with information.
• Comfortable performing data entry and repetitive administrative tasks.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work with confidential information appropriately.
• Self-directed approach combined with the ability to work effectively with others.
• Dependable attendance and a professional approach to the workplace.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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