Payroll Associate

Vaco; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a Payroll Associate to support accurate and timely semi-monthly payroll processing. The role involves end-to-end payroll handling, timecard review, reconciliations, and providing internal payroll support.

The ideal candidate has hands-on payroll experience and works well with payroll/HRIS systems. This on-site role in Raleigh emphasizes attention to detail, confidentiality, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure accurate payroll changes and employee

Qualifications

• Hands-on payroll experience in end-to-end payroll
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and within deadlines.
• End-to-end payroll processing; review data, adjustments, and validation.
• Review timecards and resolve discrepancies before payroll is processed.
• Perform payroll reconciliations to ensure data and payments are correct.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies promptly.
• Provide payroll support to employees on pay, deductions, and timekeeping.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address payroll changes and updates.
• Support payroll-related projects and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Timekeeping

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Internal payroll support

Tools

ADP

SAP

Ceridian

Workday

Job description

Position Overview

The Payroll Associate will be responsible for supporting accurate and timely payroll processing for employees on a semi-monthly basis. This role will manage day-to-day payroll activities, including end-to-end processing, timecard review, reconciliations, and employee support. The ideal candidate has hands-on payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and experience working within a payroll or HRIS system.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and within established deadlines.
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including reviewing payroll data, making adjustments, and validating information prior to payroll completion.
• Review employee timecards and identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll is processed.
• Perform payroll reconciliations to ensure payroll data and payments are accurate.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and processing issues in a timely manner.
• Provide internal payroll support by responding to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, timekeeping, and payroll-related matters.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Partner with internal teams as needed to address payroll changes, corrections, and employee information updates.
• Support additional payroll-related projects and administrative responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience processing payroll, preferably in an end-to-end payroll environment.
• Experience working with payroll or HRIS systems such as ADP, SAP, Ceridian, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of payroll processes, timekeeping, payroll deductions, and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines and handle confidential employee information appropriately.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide responsive internal employee support.