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Marek

Payroll Administrator

Houston, TX · On-site

$65 - $90/hr

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys detailed work, responsive service, and continuous improvement. What You'll Do * Process full-cycle weekly payroll ...

Robert Half

Sr Payroll Specialist

Monroe, OH · On-site

$33 - $35/hr

This role is ideal for a payroll professional with extensive experience managing complex payroll functions across multiple states, union environments, certified payroll requirements, and Canadian ...

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Payroll Processor/ Administrative Professional

Streetsboro, OH · On-site

$24 - $30/hr

Preferred Qualifications · Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC). · Experience with HRIS or integrated payroll systems. Work Environment Key Competencies ...

Addison Group

Payroll Specialist

Deerfield, IL · On-site

$35 - $40/hr

Are you a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in getting the details right? Our client is seeking a Payroll Analyst to play a key role in managing accurate ...

Aston Carter

Payroll Specialist

Brattleboro, VT · On-site

$26 - $29/hr

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys balancing payroll administration, employee support, compliance responsibilities, and benefits coordination while working ...

Resolute Industrial

Payroll Specialist

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$24.50 - $33.50/hr

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation * Experience with payroll reconciliations and general ledger integration * Familiarity with internal or external payroll audits Physical Requirements:

Optimum HR LLC

Payroll Manager

Santa Ana, CA · On-site +1

$85K - $115K/yr

Optimum HR has been voted one of Orange County's Best Places to Work for the past 10 years, and we're looking for an experienced payroll professional and people leader to join our team as Payroll ...

Cherry Bekaert

Senior Payroll Specialist

New York, NY · On-site +1

$63K - $90K/yr

This role is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives in a complex, multi-state environment and enjoys balancing compliance, analysis, and customer service. Key Responsibilities * Process and ...

Optimum HR LLC

Payroll Manager

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

Optimum HR has been voted one of Orange County's Best Places to Work for the past 10 years, and we're looking for an experienced payroll professional and people leader to join our team as Payroll ...

Cherry Bekaert

Senior Payroll Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$63K - $90K/yr

This role is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives in a complex, multi-state environment and enjoys balancing compliance, analysis, and customer service. Key Responsibilities * Process and ...

Marencor

Senior Payroll Manager

East Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is required (preferably global) * Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred * Hands-on experience with ADP Vantage ...

Resolute Industrial

Payroll Specialist

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$24.50 - $33.50/hr

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation * Experience with payroll reconciliations and general ledger integration * Familiarity with internal or external payroll audits Physical Requirements:

Ironside Human Resources

Payroll Specialist

Virginia, MN · On-site

$32 - $42/hr

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or willingness to obtain within one year of employment The Surrounding Community: * 30 minutes drive to Lake Vermillion & city of Virginia, MN

LHH US

Payroll Specialist

Oakdale, CA · On-site

$34 - $38/hr

Handle employee inquiries and issues related to payroll in a professional and timely manner. * Collaborate with HR and Accounting departments to ensure seamless payroll processes. * Prepare and ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for payroll professional in the United States is $47,718.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $53,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a payroll professional?

A payroll professional is a financial clerk who makes sure employees receive the correct pay for their hours worked. In a job as a payroll professional, your duties are to verify employees’ time sheets and work hours, double check employee attendance for accuracy, compute wages based on their hourly rates, and issue paychecks. You need strong math and accounting skills to perform your duties well, and you must be comfortable sitting at a desk and working at a computer for long periods of time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a payroll professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Payroll Professional, you need a strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and payroll processing, typically supported by a degree in accounting or finance and relevant experience. Familiarity with payroll software systems like ADP, QuickBooks, or Paychex, as well as certifications such as the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), are commonly required. Attention to detail, confidentiality, and effective communication are essential soft skills for ensuring accuracy and managing sensitive information. These skills and qualifications are vital to ensure compliance, minimize errors, and maintain trust within the organization.

What are some common challenges payroll professionals face when managing payroll for a large organization?

Payroll Professionals in large organizations often encounter challenges such as handling complex pay structures, ensuring compliance with changing tax laws, and managing high volumes of payroll data. Coordinating with HR, finance, and IT departments to maintain data accuracy and resolve discrepancies is also crucial. Staying updated on regulations and automating processes can help mitigate errors and improve efficiency in this dynamic environment.

Is a payroll professional a good career?

A payroll professional manages employee compensation, tax deductions, and compliance with labor laws, often using payroll software and maintaining accuracy. It is considered a stable career with opportunities for advancement and specialization in human resources or finance.
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Payroll Administrator

Marek

Houston, TX • On-site

$65 - $90/hr

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Build your Payroll Career in Construction

Join a collaborative payroll team supporting a large, complex construction workforce. In this hands-on administrative role, you will own key parts of the weekly payroll cycle, solve employee pay issues, support certified payroll and prevailing-wage reporting, and help strengthen payroll processes and controls. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys detailed work, responsive service, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do
  • Process full-cycle weekly payroll, from time-entry review and payroll staging through balancing and post-payroll activities.
  • Review payroll inputs and outputs for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and complete corrections promptly.
  • Prepare payments and adjustments for travel expenses, paid time off, shortages, and other payroll items.
  • Respond to employee and stakeholder questions with accuracy, professionalism, and timely follow-through.
  • Maintain payroll records, reports, data imports and exports, deduction overrides, and audit-ready documentation.
  • Prepare and submit certified payroll reports and support documentation according to contract requirements.
  • Support federal and state payroll tax activities, including Forms 940 and 941, unemployment reporting, and federal tax deposits.
  • Apply current wage-and-hour, payroll tax, and payroll record-retention requirements.
  • Partner with Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, operations, and branch teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
  • Contribute to special projects, reporting enhancements, system improvements, and cross-training initiatives.
What You’ll Bring Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of hands-on, full-cycle payroll experience.
  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll requirements, including FLSA and payroll tax rules.
  • Strong Excel skills and comfort working with payroll reports, reconciliations, imports, and exports.
  • Demonstrated accuracy, analytical judgment, discretion, and ability to protect confidential information.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a weekly payroll environment and communicate effectively across the organization.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Construction payroll experience, particularly in commercial, residential, or multifamily environments.
  • Experience with certified payroll, prevailing-wage requirements, worker classifications, and supporting documentation.
  • Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne or another enterprise payroll system.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
What Makes this Opportunity Stand Out
  • Meaningful ownership of a critical weekly payroll process.
  • Exposure to complex construction payroll, certified payroll, payroll taxes, and job-related reporting.
  • Collaboration with experienced Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, and operations professionals.
  • Opportunity to improve processes, strengthen controls, and expand enterprise payroll-system knowledge.
Working Conditions
  • Able to perform work indoors in an office environment.
  • Able to work in an office environment with moderate pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Able to work overtime to meet established deadlines.
Physical Requirements
  • Able to communicate orally in a clear manner.
  • Able to hear oral communication either in person or on equipment such as telephone or mobile phone.
  • Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop, for extended periods of time creating, composing and reviewing documents and spreadsheets.
  • Able to operate office equipment, including telephone, mobile phone, photocopier, fax machine, scanner and calculator.
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This position has no supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

*We are an Equal Opportunity Employer*

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