Payroll Administrator

About the role

Under direction of the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Administrator reviews timecards, handles tax withholdings, sets up direct deposit, and resolves payroll discrepancies in a timely manner. This role acts as a resource for employees regarding payroll issues and inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Audit payroll on a biweekly basis using Excel.
• Collaborate and interface with Human Resource counterparts.
• Identify and participate in process improvement projects, including assisting with various system implementation and upgrades.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions, issuing payments via Lawson manual checks.
• Maintain updated documentation for all payroll-related processing.
• Maintain complete and accurate employee files.
• Monitor email inquiries into the Payroll inbox and respond to employees.
• Handle special projects and opportunities as assigned.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Payroll information maintenance: set up direct deposit, set up deductions, and enter tax changes.
• Process garnishments, workers compensation claims, and leave of absence (LOA) payments (integrate sick and vacation/PTO).
• Work with other payroll administrators to provide full payroll coverage for 5,200+ employees.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities—as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications—is qualifying.

• Required Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred Education: A.A. Degree or Bachelor’s degree.
• Required Experience: Two or more years of payroll processing experience in an integrated or interface environment.