Payroll Administrator

CNA Insurance

Payroll Administrator managing payroll processes for CIP Group serving clients across the country. Collaborating with team to ensure compliance, accuracy, and positive employee experiences.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $34 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working collaboratively with team members, process bi-weekly/weekly/monthly payroll accurately and on time for all employees
Administer payroll changes including new hires, terminations, promotions, bonuses, deductions, and garnishments
Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations
Reconcile payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions
Coordinate payroll tax filings, year-end processing (W-2s), audits, and vendor relationships
Serve as a subject-matter resource for payroll-related employee inquiries and issue resolution
Maintain and audit employee records within HRIS systems to ensure accuracy and compliance
Lead onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring timely completion of documentation and system updates
Work with benefits team members for questions surrounding employee benefits programs, and deductions
Manage background checks, employment verifications, and I-9 compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–6 years of progressive payroll administration
Strong working knowledge of payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and timekeeping systems
Demonstrated understanding of employment laws, payroll regulations, and compliance requirements
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
High level of discretion when handling confidential information
Payroll certification (CPP, FPC) or HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred
Experience processing multi-state payroll

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll administrationpayroll processingpayroll tax filingsW-2 processingreconciliationbackground checksemployment verificationsI-9 compliancemulti-state payroll processingHRIS systems

Soft Skills

collaborationissue resolutiondiscretiontime managementattention to detailorganizational skillscommunicationproblem-solvingprioritizationconfidentiality

Certifications

CPPFPCPHRSHRM-CP