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Robert Half Payroll Clerk in Louisville, Mississippi
Description
Our client in Louisville, MS is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join their Human Resources team. In this role, you will handle end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state employees and administer employee benefits using ADP Workforce Now. As a key bridge between HR, Finance, and staff, you will ensure payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and superior support for all employees.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee enrollment, changes, and terminations for a variety of benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
Support accurate bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees via ADP Workforce Now; process new hires, separations, pay adjustments, and bonuses
Audit and review employee timecards and resolve exceptions in ADP eTime prior to payroll submission
Maintain employee data accuracy, reconcile payroll tax filings (941s, W-2s), manage benefit invoices, and perform general ledger reconciliations
Ensure all payroll and benefits processes are compliant with FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, ACA, EEO-1, and state/local requirements
Produce and analyze custom payroll and benefits reports for HR and Finance teams
Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, and deductions; deliver timely and clear resolution
Requirements
Qualifications:
3–5 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration, ideally with multi-state payroll
Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and its reporting tools (strongly preferred)
Understanding of payroll practices, garnishments, payroll taxes, and compliance (including ACA, ERISA, FMLA)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or relevant experience in the field
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