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about payroll administrators.

Payroll administrators play an important role within the human resources department in organizations. They help make sure employees, contractors and others are paid on time. The main function of your role is to assist with the payroll process. You will be responsible for overseeing all the administrative tasks included with the payroll process, such as reviewing time records, checking payroll for accuracy and dealing with payroll related issues as they arise. If you are looking to get into HR and think payroll administration is the career for you, start finding opportunities with Randstad.  

average payroll administrator salaries in the U.S.

Average salaries for payroll administrators vary significantly depending on a number of factors, including where you’re located, the company you work for, the scope of your responsibilities and more. With that in mind, average salaries for payroll administrators range from $36,000 to $47,000 annually. 

what payroll administrator jobs entail

Payroll administrators work in an office setting during regular office hours. You will work within the human resources department of an organization and spend most of your time working on a computer. Attending HR meetings will also be part of your job. 

Some payroll administrators work on a contract basis for multiple companies or for HR outsourcing solution firms. You will take instruction from and report to the payroll and benefits manager or HR manager. 

your day-to-day tasks

There are many different tasks that are required to be completed each pay period to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. Here are some of the tasks that will be part of your responsibilities in this role:

• collect and review time cards
• check employee schedules to ensure accuracy
• transmit payroll on payday
• implement company payment policies
• address payroll-related questions and issues from employees
• process payroll deductions
• work collaboratively with employee benefits administrators and others within HR
• provide payroll reports to the HR manager
• distribute employee paychecks on payday
• file tax reports on behalf of the organization
• update company payroll records
• additional payroll-related tasks as requested by management

Your day-to-day tasks may also include client management tasks if you work for a staffing agency or human resources consulting firm. A full list of duties will be provided by the hiring company. 

where you can work

Payroll administrators can find roles with companies in virtually all industries. There are opportunities in states across the country for payroll administrators, but California, Texas and Florida currently have the highest levels of demand. 

what you bring to the table

As a payroll administrator, you are required to be a well-rounded human resources professional who can handle the payroll function while also assisting in other areas, such as benefits administration. Some of the skills and abilities hiring companies are looking for in candidates include the following:

• experience with payroll software and systems (ADP, Ceridian)
• payroll administration
• human resources
• accounting and bookkeeping skills
• accounts payable and receivable
• benefits administration
• payroll tax laws and regulations
• Microsoft Excel
• ability to work with sensitive data
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• attention to detail and accuracy

Additional specific skills will be outlined explicitly in job descriptions or by recruiters. 

training and certifications

Payroll administrators are required to have an undergraduate degree in business administration, human resources, accounting or a related area of study. Previous experience working within the HR or payroll functions will also be an asset. Knowledge of and familiarity with payroll-related regulation is a must. 

where your career is headed

Payroll administrator is an entry-level role in human resources, but it opens the door to many other opportunities, such as payroll and benefits administrator, payroll supervisor, payroll manager, payroll specialist or payroll coordinator. With experience, you can work your way up to roles such as human resources manager. This is widely considered a steady and stable career path. 

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