Payroll Coordinator

Atrium Staffing; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atrium Care Package

Job summary

Atrium Staffing is seeking a Payroll Coordinator for a contract role in Miami, FL. You will support payroll, benefits and HR by handling onboarding, maintaining employee records, and assisting with payroll processing activities.

The role is a contract-only position with an immediate start and potential for conversion, though not guaranteed. Qualifications include at least 2 years of payroll/HR experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of payroll/HR support experience.
• Experience with payroll administration and benefits enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Assist payroll processing, including adjustments and validations.
• Maintain employee records and audits (I-9s, HR/Payroll data).
• Assist with benefits administration and enrollments.
• Prepare payroll and compliance reports (EEO-1, BLS, GL).
• Serve as payroll backup and support inquiries.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office / Excel

Discretion with confidential info

Education

High school diploma

Tools

UKG Pro (Ultimate Software)

Time & Attendance systems

Excel (intermediate)

Job description

Client Overview:

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

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$23/hr - $26/hr DOE

Position Overview:

The Payroll Coordinator will support the Payroll, Benefits, and Human Resources 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 Coordinator:

• 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 Coordinator:

• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• 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 Coordinator:

• 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:

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