Manage the complete payroll process for assigned clients, ensuring accurate and timely payroll administration. Use ADP Workforce Now, Rippling, and Salesforce CRM to support multi-client payroll operations. Maintain strong attention to detail, meet quality and client service standards, manage deadlines, and build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
At Melita, payroll is where trust is earned. We are an HR, Benefits, and Payroll outsourcing company that has served small and mid-sized employers for over 30 years, founded on a simple principle: help our clients succeed by innovating, serving, and supporting their HR, Benefits, and Payroll needs. Accurate, on-time payroll protects our clients' businesses and their employees' confidence, and we take that responsibility seriously.
This role is for someone who enjoys working with numbers and technology, thrives on precision, and takes real pride in getting it right for every client, every cycle. If you bring high integrity, a positive attitude, and hold yourself to a high standard, we would love to meet you.
Job Responsibilities:
- Own the full payroll process for your assigned clients, start to finish, accurately and on time.
- Work as an advanced user of ADP Workforce Now and/or Rippling, and of our custom Salesforce CRM.
- Process the full range of payroll administration tasks efficiently and with fine attention to detail.
- Earn client survey scores of 9 or higher by delivering dependable, high-quality service.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with your client contacts and colleagues.
Job Requirements:
- Experience with multi-client payroll and payroll technology, and comfort managing many clients at once.
- Someone who enjoys working with numbers and keeps a cool head under deadline pressure.
- A commitment to quality work and a strong drive to excel in everything you do.
- A college degree is preferred but not required.
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