Job Description

Payroll Administrator

Temp to Hire

Lewiston, Maine

$25-30/Hour

Our client, a growing company in the financial services industry, is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join their team in Lewiston, Maine . This is a full-time, on-site opportunity perfect for candidates with experience in biweekly payroll processing , benefits administration , and HR compliance .

As an integral part of the Human Resources team, you will process payroll, support employee benefits programs, manage leave tracking, and work directly with vendors and employees. If you have a strong background in UKG (Ultimate/Kronos) , payroll compliance, and HR operations , we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

Payroll Administration:

• Run payroll every two weeks using UKG
• Check the timesheets, make sure hours are correct, and run reports.
• Keep track of time-off balances and payroll records.
• Make sure everything matches in our financial systems and upload files to FISERV.
• Double-check and approve tax filings and make sure we’re following all tax rules.
• Handle 401(k) contributions and loan requests.
• Help with pension plan tasks and keep records up to date.

Benefits & HR Operations:

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, and retirement.
• Support open enrollment , COBRA, and benefit plan changes.
• Track FMLA , short-term disability, and discretionary leaves.
• Serve as the point of contact for benefits, payroll, and HR system questions .
• Reconcile insurance invoices and submit monthly payments to carriers.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state labor laws and reporting (e.g., EEOC, Medicare, NMLS ).
• Help with benefit programs and 401(k) reporting.
• Work with HR vendors to keep things running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

Education:

• Associate’s degree or similar experience.

Experience:

• 3+ years working in payroll or HR with payroll duties
• Experience using payroll systems like UKG, Kronos, or Ultimate
• Good knowledge of payroll rules, taxes, and benefits

Skills:

• Strong MS Office, specifically Excel skills, and comfortable using payroll software
• Great attention to detail, good problem-solver, eager to learn more about HR
• Clear communicator and team player

Apply Today

• Competitive hourly pay: $25–$30/hour
• Opportunity to grow with a company that values compliance and operational excellence
• Work in a collaborative, employee-focused environment
• Gain hands-on experience across HR, payroll, and benefits administration

If you're ready to bring your payroll and HR skills to a dynamic team, apply now ! We're looking for a proactive professional who’s ready to take ownership of core HR and payroll functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ProSearch is proud to be an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under local, state, or federal law.

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