Payroll Administrator

About the role

This position plays a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, every time. It involves executing core payroll processes, maintaining data integrity, and supporting compliance across all payroll activities.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll on a regular cadence, ensuring accurate and timely submission of employee data including hours worked, deductions, bonuses, and payments
• Review and validate timekeeping data prior to payroll processing to ensure accuracy
• Maintain payroll records and systems in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations
• Reconcile payroll data, identify discrepancies, and help resolve issues in a timely manner
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, compensation, and deductions
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with year-end processes, including W-2s
• Ensure payroll activities align with federal, state, and local regulations
• Partner with the Finance team on payroll transaction recording and account reconciliations
• Cook up documentation and follow up items related to payroll audits
• Administer payroll-related deductions such as benefits, retirement contributions, and garnishments
• Process payroll changes related to new hires, terminations, and employee updates
• Contribute to the upkeep and ongoing improvement of payroll systems and processes
• Support additional responsibilities across Payroll, HR, and Finance as needed

Requirements

Requires a high level of attention to detail, organization, and accountability in handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years of experience processing payroll in a multi-state environment
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles related to payroll
• Experience working within UKG payroll systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or equivalent experience

Skills

• High attention to detail with the ability to process payroll accurately and consistently
• Working knowledge of payroll processes including deductions, taxes, and compliance requirements
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in payroll data
• Organized approach to managing multiple deadlines and competing priorities
• Discretion when handling sensitive and confidential employee information
• Effective communication skills when responding to employee questions and coordinating across teams
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to escalate issues when appropriate

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$65,000 - $70,000 annually

Schedule

Onsite