There is an excellent Payroll Administrator job opportunity open with Robert Half, for candidates who have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, know how to effectively problem solve, and possess a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, the Payroll Administrator is a long-term contract / temporary to hire role. You'll be a good fit for this Payroll Administrator opportunity at an innovative company, if you're able to perform all functions necessary for the preparation and processing of employee payroll. If you want to become part of an enthusiastic team and thriving culture and take the right steps toward advancing your career, don't wait—call us today.Your responsibilities- Resolving payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information- Offer assistance with internal and external audits related to payroll- Handle specific weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports for department heads- Organize and compile summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages in order to draft relevant reports- Establish payroll liabilities after calculating all employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments- Collect, calculate, and enter relevant data to maintain payroll records- Exercise review and verification of source documents- Other duties as assigned- Continue implementation of established policies and procedures to maintain payroll operations, reporting changes where necessary- Manage payroll information requests and questions- Guarantee company compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines- Reconciling of employee deductions and other liabilities- Secure confidential payroll operation information and maintain employee confidence- Maintain all updates of payroll records by tracking changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers