Pay & Time Administrator

How You’ll Make an Impact

You will support accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery across North America manufacturing and non-manufacturing populations. In this role, you will support a complex, multi-state payroll environment transitioning toward increased in-house ownership and process maturity. You will partner closely with Human Resources, managers, and our third-party provider to deliver high-quality employee support, strong controls, and continuous improvement.

• Perform payroll validation, audit checks, and issue resolution prior to payroll close, including off-cycle payroll activities.
• Administer time and attendance processes by maintaining, reviewing, validating, and troubleshooting timekeeping data.
• Partner with managers to drive timely and accurate timecard submission and approvals and resolve discrepancies related to hours, leave, and overtime.
• Provide customer-focused support to employees and managers by resolving payroll and timekeeping inquiries and escalating complex issues as needed.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Serve as a primary back-up for North America payroll processing cycles, ensuring timely and accurate payroll delivery.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, year-end processing, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll-related programs.
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives, documentation, training, and system enhancements across payroll and timekeeping platforms.
• Process special pay and complex transactions, including gross-up calculations and adjustments for terminated employees.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• At least 5 years of payroll experience in a multi-state environment; time and attendance experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting end-to-end payroll processing cycles, including data validation, audits, and issue resolution.
• Hands-on experience with timekeeping systems and Human Resources Information Systems, such as ADP platforms, eTime, or SAP Human Capital Management.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour compliance requirements.
• Experience working with a third-party payroll provider, with ADP experience preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills with a customer service mindset and high degree of professionalism and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), or actively pursuing either certification.

Your Work Environment

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate personal protective equipment provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement

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