Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a higher education institution based in Roxbury, Massachusetts. This is a contract position with a strong opportunity to transition into a permanent role after the initial assignment period. The person in this role will work closely with payroll leadership to help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time in a fully onsite education environment.Responsibilities:• Process payroll activities with accuracy and timeliness for employees across the organization, ensuring all earnings, deductions, and adjustments are properly recorded.• Assist payroll leadership with day-to-day payroll administration, reporting, and issue resolution to support efficient payroll operations.• Review timesheets, pay data, and supporting records to identify discrepancies and follow up on missing or inaccurate information before payroll is finalized.• Maintain payroll records and documentation in an organized manner while helping ensure compliance with applicable policies and payroll regulations.• Support full-cycle payroll processing, including data entry, verification, payroll balancing, and post-payroll review activities.• Help manage payroll requirements for employees working in multiple states, applying the appropriate rules and deductions as needed.• Use Excel to prepare reports, reconcile payroll information, and track payroll-related details for internal review.• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders in a thorough and service-oriented manner.