Contract Payroll and Recruiting Coordinator

Contract Payroll and Recruiting Coordinator

Job Overview

Search Solution Group (SSG) is seeking a Contract Payroll and Recruiting Coordinator to support a growing organization during a temporary leave coverage period. This role will provide hands-on support across payroll administration, recruiting coordination, onboarding, and HR operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong payroll experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with UKG and recruiting within industrial, manufacturing, construction, or skilled trades environments is highly preferred.

This is a fully onsite contract opportunity based in Harrisburg, NC.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll cycles for hourly and salaried employees.
• Manage payroll submissions for temporary employees across multiple staffing partners.
• Ensure payroll accuracy by reviewing hours, employee information, and payroll-related documentation.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and general HR-related questions.
• Support full-cycle recruiting activities, including candidate screening, interview coordination, communication with staffing partners, and ATS management.
• Assist with new hire onboarding, orientation, and required employment documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support day-to-day HR administrative functions.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure a smooth employee experience throughout the hiring and onboarding process.

Qualifications

• Prior payroll experience required.
• Experience processing payroll in an HRIS/payroll system; UKG experience strongly preferred.
• Recruiting coordination or full-cycle recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience recruiting for industrial, manufacturing, construction, skilled trades, machine operators, welding, or similar roles is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with employees, candidates, staffing partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work fully onsite Monday-Friday.

Contract Details

• Contract position supporting a temporary HR leave coverage need.
• Fully onsite schedule in Harrisburg, NC.
• Monday-Friday, standard business hours.
• Expected assignment length: approximately 3-4 months.