Payroll Administrator

Who are we :

We’re a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement.

We’re a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 850 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector – agriculture!

Learn more here : https : / / www.thewengergroup.com

What your day looks like :

POSITION SUMMARY :

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic professional with an outgoing personality, exceptional communication skills, and a strong work ethic to join our team. This role requires a proactive problem-solver who can effectively troubleshoot UKG Workforce Management system discrepancies, address Team Member inquiries, and provide timely resolutions with a customer-focused approach. The ideal candidate is naturally curious, would enjoy training Team Members on our Payroll & HR systems, demonstrates adaptability, and is dedicated to delivering outstanding support and service.

In addition to strong technical and interpersonal skills, the successful candidate must excel at adapting to ambiguity, navigating uncertain situations with confidence, and finding creative solutions to evolving challenges. This position is integral to ensuring smooth Payroll operations by managing Team Member interactions with care and precision while collaborating across teams to resolve technical challenges and enhance workflows.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Process and review payroll for all Hourly Team Members using UKG Workforce Management and UKG Pro systems.
• Work with Managers to verify hours worked, overtime, PTO, and other compensation adjustments entered into UKG systems.
• Maintain and update Team Member profiles, pay codes, and other payroll-related configurations within UKG systems.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports using UKG Pro for auditing and compliance purposes.
• Troubleshoot UKG system issues and liaise with UKG support to resolve technical challenges.
• Support New Hire Orientation by presenting the Payroll and Finance slides.
• Create professional, organized, and creative training documents, as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Respond to Team Member inquiries regarding payroll, tax withholding, and benefits deductions.
• Assist Team Members with navigating UKG self-service tools, such as updating direct deposit information, accessing pay stubs, and understanding their PTO.
• Manage payroll-related aspects of onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and audit data within the UKG systems to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes using UKG tools and automation features.
• Develop and document payroll procedures and best practices for using UKG systems effectively.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

Skills and Knowledge

In addition to our more traditional benefits, we also offer great perks and numerous resources for professional development and team building :

What our benefits are :

For all full-time members :

Each team member has the potential to earn a yearly bonus based on the achievement of company goals.

The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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