About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Payroll Coordinator I (Temporary) to support the payroll team with accurate payroll processing, timekeeping, and employee payroll inquiries. This entry-level role requires strong attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to collaborate across HR and Finance.

• Collect, calculate, and enter payroll data; retrieve payroll records as needed.
• Support payroll processing in accordance with company policy and federal/state regulations.
• Maintain secure, accurate payroll records and prepare/distribute payroll reports.
• Audit employee payroll data (new hires, terminations, promotions, compensation changes).
• Serve as a first point of contact for routine employee payroll questions and escalate as appropriate.
• Process weekly labor-hour reports for temporary associates and coordinate with staffing agencies.
• Review and troubleshoot timekeeping discrepancies; coordinate adjustments with supervisors.
• Process historical timecard adjustments and manage time-off accruals.
• Coordinate deduction start/stop dates with HR; audit 401(k) elections and submit files.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and payroll documentation.
• Assist with employment verifications, workers’ compensation reports, and payroll backups.
• Run preliminary and final payroll reports and support month/quarter/year-end salary reporting.
• Participate in continuous improvement and 5S activities; follow Safety and ISO procedures.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Typically 1–2 years of payroll or related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic understanding of wage-and-hour laws and payroll tax withholdings.
• High level of accuracy and strong data-entry skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; customer-service oriented.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with payroll systems preferred.
• Strong time management, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and multitask.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive employee data.
• Problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve common payroll issues.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating across teams.

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based work with prolonged periods sitting and computer use.
• Occasional lifting and moving of files; ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• May be required to wear PPE where applicable and complete EH&S training.
• On-site work may be required at management’s discretion.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Estimated pay: $70,308 per year (estimated).
• Employment type: Contract / Temporary (may include Full-Time hours depending on assignment).
• Location: Portsmouth / Newington, NH area — on-site work may be required.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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