Payroll Assistant - 406508

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(K) + match

Job summary

Atrium in Miami is seeking a Payroll Assistant on a contract basis to support payroll processing, benefits enrollment, and employee records management. The role starts immediately with potential conversion to a permanent position, though not guaranteed.

Responsibilities include onboarding, timekeeping audits, payroll adjustments, benefits changes, and reporting. Strong Excel and confidentiality are essential, with 2+ years in admin/payroll.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Detail-oriented

Confidential info handling

Microsoft Office / Excel

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

UKG Pro

Time & Attendance systems

Excel

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.