Description Do you have proficiency with Microsoft Office applications? You could the Payroll Administrator that Robert Half is looking for to process payroll. To those with adept communication skills and clever problem-solving capabilities, you will find this to be the perfect opportunity for you. This position is an opportunity for career growth on a dedicated and passionate team. The Payroll Administrator position is a short-term contract / temporary to hire opportunity based out of Owings Mills, Maryland.Key responsibilities- Report changes where necessary after maintaining payroll operations via company policies and procedures- Resolving payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information- Handle specific weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports for department heads- Calculate employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments and employee federal and state income and social security taxes to determine payroll liabilities- Offer proper review and verification of source documents- Reconciling of employee deductions and other liabilities- Enter changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers as part of managing payroll records- Using federal and state regulations and guidelines, certify company compliance- Compile summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages as part of report preparation- Miscellaneous duties as assigned- Ensure employee confidence by protecting payroll operations and confidential information- Take charge of all questions and requests related to payroll- Deliver assistance to payroll with internal and external audits- Maintaining payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data Requirements - Knowledgeable about internal controls- Experience with high volume data entry- General proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel preferred- Demonstrated ability in strong analytical, quantitative and social skills- Certified Payroll Professional designation favored- Expertise in federal and state payroll regulations and requirements- Process Payroll experience- ADP Workforce Now experience highly desired- Garnishments payroll experience- Weekly Account Payable experience- Proficiency in Process Expense Reports- Prior experience working with high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.- Prior experience working with collections/accounting software- 2+ years of payroll experience- Well-informed in basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for US job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information. (C) 2022 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use) .