Payroll Administrator

Overview

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for ensuring all employees are paid correctly and in a timely manner while remaining current on all changes in policies and procedures affecting payroll. The role will also work closely with accounting, human resources, and field administrative personnel to help secure an accurate payroll.

Primary Responsibilities

• Process end to end payroll accurately, timely, and in accordance to Federal, State, and Local laws for salaried and hourly employees
• Review and audit all data entries/changes on the employee record for accuracy including, but not limited to new hires, terminations, pay changes, direct deposit and tax elections
• Process, review, and balance payroll batch information which includes time clock entries, bonus entries and other compensation variable pay entries before payroll is finalized
• Research and resolve all payroll requests or inquiries
• Perform various payroll audits to ensure payroll is balanced and accurate

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Post payroll to accounting for each pay cycle, to create payroll entries in General Ledger
• Administer all employee wage attachments (e.g., child supports, garnishments, tax levies) timely and accurately according to various state guidelines
• Submit electronic child support payments once audited and balanced
• Create and distribute payroll reports as needed
• Plan and organize workload around multiple assignments to manage deadlines and deliver achievement of assigned goals and objectives
• Communicate with various personnel through written and verbal methods to facilitate strong working relationships
• Serve as a back-up for other payroll administrators
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Three (3) years of experience in a multi-jurisdictional payroll environment
• Demonstrated functional knowledge of payroll concepts, compliances, practices and procedures
• Full understanding of all complexities with regards to calculating gross to net
• Two (2) years of experience processing payroll utilizing an integrated HR Platform (SAP preferred), specifically in the areas of transaction management, OM/PA processing payroll, running reports, translating results tables and knowledge of wage types
• Two (2) years of experience managing time and attendance system inquiries (KRONOS preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office Suites and Excel (V-Look Up and Pivot Tables)
• 10-key calculator required
• Strong Analytical Skills and High Attention to Detail Required
• Garnishment Experience
• Must be a team player and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs