Payroll Administrative Assistant

Payroll Administrative Assistant

Location: Cary, NC
Schedule/Shift: On Site
Pay:$25.00 per hour
26-10798

Job Summary

The Payroll Administrative Assistant supports the Payroll team by researching payroll variances and errors, coordinating tax jurisdiction registrations, establishing online accounts, and maintaining payroll-related information. This role supports Workday updates and uses ADP Smart Compliance to track open items, map new jurisdictions, and research errors. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Job Responsibilities

• Investigate payroll variances, errors, and related discrepancies.
• Research and resolve payroll and tax-related issues.
• Engage with tax jurisdictions to register accounts and establish online accounts.
• Create and maintain powers of attorney (POAs) as needed.
• Complete company-level updates in Workday.
• Use ADP Smart Compliance to track open items and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Support mapping for new tax jurisdictions.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities while meeting deadlines.

Job Requirements

• 5 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• At least 1 year of experience using Workday.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing responsibilities.

Education

• Two-year degree preferred.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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