Payroll Assistant

Atrium Staffing; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Atrium Staffing is seeking a Payroll Assistant for a contract role with a professional organization in Miami, FL. The position supports payroll and benefits, handles employee records, and assists with payroll processing with immediate start.

Requirements include at least two years in admin/payroll, strong Excel skills, confidentiality, and proficiency with HR/Payroll systems. The role offers $50k-$60k DOE and potential for conversion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of admin, payroll, or related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new hires and audit personnel files and I-9s.
• Support self-service, timekeeping, payroll inquiries, and benefits enrollment.
• Process payroll adjustments, terminations, off-cycle payrolls, deductions.
• Prepare payroll, compliance, and audit reports (Excel a must).
• Assist with benefits administration and vendor file audits.
• Act as payroll backup for funding reports and updates.

Skills

Payroll processing

MS Excel

Data confidentiality

Time management

Communication skills

Administrative support

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CEGID

UKG Pro

Time & Attendance

Job description

Client Overview:

Our client, a professional organization with global reach, is looking to add a Payroll Assistant to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$50k - $60k DOE

Position Overview:

The Payroll Assistant will support the Payroll & Benefits functions by assisting employees with benefits enrollment, maintaining employee records, and supporting payroll processing activities. This is a contract-only position requiring an immediate start. While there is potential for conversion to a permanent role, this is not guaranteed.

Responsibilities of the Payroll Assistant:

• Manage new-hire onboarding and employee records, including audits of personnel files, I-9s, and compliance documentation in HR/Payroll and Time & Attendance systems (CEGID).
• Provide employee support for self-service, timekeeping, payroll inquiries, and benefits enrollment while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Support payroll operations by processing adjustments, terminations, off-cycle payrolls, deductions, and validating timekeeping and attendance records.
• Prepare and maintain payroll, compliance, and audit reports, including quarterly new hire activity, EEO-1, BLS, and financial/GL reporting (Excel required).
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, 401(K) and transit changes, vendor file audits, and benefits communications.
• Serve as cross-trained payroll backup, handling payroll funding reports, severance processing, and employee data updates as needed.

Required Experience/Skills for the Payroll Assistant:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an administrative, payroll, or related position.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Payroll Assistant:

• Experience in HR administration, payroll processing, or benefits administration.
• Experience with UKG Pro (Ultimate Software).
• Familiarity with Time & Attendance systems.
• Experience supporting audits and compliance reporting.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma is required.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(K) + match.