HR Payroll

About the role

The Payroll Administrator will be detail-oriented and experienced in processing and managing payroll for multiple business entities within a high-growth, PE-backed, mission-focused fire and life safety platform. This role requires a high level of accuracy, discretion, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter who takes ownership of the payroll function and drives continuous improvement.

Core Working Relationships

• Human Resources team
• Corporate Accounting and FP&A team
• OpCo management and Accounting teams
• Benefits carriers and other third-party HR service providers
• External auditors

Responsibilities

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for multiple entities on a weekly and bi-weekly basis using ADP
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including employee data, tax information, and benefit deductions
• Coordinate with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate employee compensation and benefits data
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to internal stakeholders and respond to audit requests
• Manage year-end processes including W-2s, tax filings, and reconciliations
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries in a timely manner
• Stay current with changes in payroll regulations and ADP system updates
• Maintain appropriate controls to prevent fraud and protect confidential data