Payroll Administrator

TempExperts; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Temp-to-hire pathway

Job summary

TempExperts, Atlanta, GA, is hiring a Payroll Administrator to own accurate, on-time payroll processing and ensure compliance. This hybrid role blends 4 days in office with 1 remote day weekly, in a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

You will collaborate with HR and Finance to resolve issues, improve processes and support audits and reporting. A 2–3+ year background in payroll with strong Excel skills and knowledge of payroll laws is required.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations and compliance.
• CPP or FPC certification (a plus).
• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field (preferred).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• The ability to juggle priorities and hit every payroll deadline.
• Strong organization, time management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Professionalism and discretion with sensitive information.
• Eagerness to learn new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Processing payroll accurately and on schedule using established procedures.
• Reviewing payroll data for accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Researching and resolving routine payroll issues on your own.
• Processing earnings, deductions, taxes and other transactions in payroll software.
• Keeping payroll compliant with federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintaining payroll records and documentation.
• Working with HR, Finance and other teams to answer questions and fix discrepancies.
• Communicating clearly and professionally with employees and stakeholders.
• Supporting payroll reporting, audits, reconciliations and special projects.
• Finding ways to make payroll processes faster and more efficient.
• Keeping employee payroll and personal information strictly confidential.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll software

HRIS

Payroll compliance

CPP/FPC certification

Bachelor's degree

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPP or FPC certification

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS

Excel

Job description

Payroll Administrator – Atlanta, GA | $24/Hour | Hybrid | Temp-to-Hire

Atlanta, GA | Hybrid: 4 days in office, 1 remote | Temp-to-Hire | $24/hour | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Are you the person who makes sure everyone gets paid right and on time, every time? If you know payroll compliance, love a clean reconciliation and can spot a discrepancy before it becomes a problem, this Atlanta role is a great next step.

TempExperts is partnering with an established organization in Atlanta to hire an experienced Payroll Administrator (Level II). You’ll own accurate, on-time payroll processing, keep everything compliant and work closely with HR and Finance to resolve issues quickly.

Why you’ll love it

• Solid pay: $24/hour
• A hybrid schedule: one remote day every week
• A steady schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with weekends off
• Temp-to-hire: a real path to a permanent, long-term role
• An established organization with a collaborative team and room to grow your career
• A chance to make an impact: help improve payroll processes, not just run them

What you’ll be doing

• Processing payroll accurately and on schedule using established procedures
• Reviewing payroll data for accuracy, completeness and compliance
• Researching and resolving routine payroll issues on your own
• Processing earnings, deductions, taxes and other transactions in payroll software
• Keeping payroll compliant with federal, state and local regulations
• Maintaining payroll records and documentation
• Working with HR, Finance and other teams to answer questions and fix discrepancies
• Communicating clearly and professionally with employees and stakeholders
• Supporting payroll reporting, audits, reconciliations and special projects
• Finding ways to make payroll processes faster and more efficient
• Keeping employee payroll and personal information strictly confidential

What you bring

• 2–3+ years of payroll processing or payroll administration experience
• Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations and compliance
• A CPP or FPC certification (a plus)
• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field (preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to juggle priorities and hit every payroll deadline
• Strong organization, time management and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Professionalism and discretion with sensitive information
• Eagerness to learn new systems and processes

Ready to bring your payroll expertise to a team that values it?

TempExperts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.