Payroll Assistant - 406514

Atrium; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atrium Care Package

Job summary

Atrium in Miami is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support payroll, benefits, and HR functions. You will help employees with benefits enrollment, maintain records, and assist with payroll processing activities.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and strong communication as you handle timekeeping, onboarding, audits, and reports. If you enjoy detail-oriented work in a collaborative environment, this is a strong fit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll, HR, or related fields.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Experience with UKG Pro is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new hires and audit personnel records in HR/Payroll and Time & Attendance systems (CEGID).
• Support employee self-service, timekeeping, payroll inquiries, and benefits enrollment while maintaining confidentiality.
• Process payroll adjustments, terminations, off-cycle payrolls, deductions, and validate timekeeping and attendance records.
• Prepare payroll, compliance, and audit reports (EEO-1, BLS, GL).
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments and 401(k) changes.
• Serve as payroll backup and update employee data as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

UKG Pro

Excel

Time & Attendance systems

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

$18/hr - $23/hr

Position Overview

The Payroll Assistant will support the Payroll, Benefits, and Human Resources functions by assisting employees with benefits enrollment, maintaining employee records, and supporting payroll processing activities.

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.
• 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• High 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 required.

Benefits

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).