Payroll Processor POST NUMBER: 481238

Chatham County, NC

Our client is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their accounting team on a temp-to-hire basis. This role will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly payroll for approximately 300 employees. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently within a collaborative, lean accounting department.

This position offers immediate training and overlap with the current payroll process to ensure a smooth transition.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process semi-monthly payroll for approximately 300 employees.
  • Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely distribution.
  • Maintain payroll records and employee data.
  • Review payroll reports and reconcile discrepancies as needed.
  • Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries.
  • Partner with accounting and HR teams to support payroll operations.
  • Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and year-end payroll activities.
  • Adhere to established payroll procedures and internal controls.

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience processing full-cycle payroll for a workforce of similar size.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Ability to quickly learn processes and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Paylocity.
  • Prior experience in a nonprofit, educational, or school environment.
  • Familiarity with payroll compliance and reporting requirements.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Posted 2026-08-06

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