Payroll Administrator

Addison Group; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their payroll team in Andover, Massachusetts. In this role, you will support bi-weekly payroll for a large hourly workforce and assist with payroll reporting. The ideal candidate should have 1–3 years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with payroll systems. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of payroll experience required.
• Experience in a high-volume payroll environment preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to handle payroll data.

Responsibilities

• Process and support bi-weekly payroll for a few hundred employees.
• Review and validate payroll data prior to submission.
• Generate and maintain payroll reports.
• Assist with payroll-related general ledger entries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Payroll system familiarity

Tools

ADP

Job description

Our client, a manufacturing company, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their payroll team. This position will support the processing of bi-weekly payroll for a large hourly workforce and assist with payroll reporting and related accounting activities. The role works closely with the Payroll team and HR systems team to ensure accurate payroll processing and reporting. This is a strong opportunity for someone with early payroll experience looking to grow within a collaborative payroll function.

Responsibilities

• Process and support bi-weekly payroll for a few hundred employees per week, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Review, audit, and validate timecard data, pay codes, and employee payroll information prior to payroll submission
• Assist with payroll calculations including overtime, adjustments, and other payroll-related entries
• Generate and maintain regular payroll reports, supporting operational and management reporting needs
• Help maintain payroll documentation and records in accordance with company policies and compliance requirements
• Assist with payroll-related general ledger entries and reconciliations following payroll processing
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies or employee payroll inquiries in a timely manner
• Work closely with the HR systems team to ensure accurate employee data and system updates within payroll platforms
• Support payroll system processes and reporting within ADP.
• Contribute to maintaining efficient payroll operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of payroll experience
• Experience working in a high-volume payroll environment
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with payroll data and reporting
• Experience with payroll systems (ADP experience a large plus)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines in a processing-driven environment