Payroll Administrator

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process weekly payrolls accurately and on time.
• Employee setup and terminations, on-going maintenance of employee records including pay rate updates and preparation of union reporting.
• Support the Payroll Manager in the development, implementation and maintenance of payroll policies, procedures, and related documentation.
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries submitted through the ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution within established Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and payroll processing timelines.
• Process weekly payroll for approximately 2,200+ employees across multiple pay groups, including salary, hourly-union, and hourly-non-union employees.
• Review employee time entries for accuracy and compliance with applicable labor laws and union regulations.
• Process Leave of Absence (LOA) payments and apply various union-related deductions as required.
• Audit payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies prior to final submission.
• Calculate and report monthly union contributions; ensure timely and accurate payment processing in accordance with union-specific schedules and requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all Collective Bargaining Agreements to ensure proper payroll execution and union payment compliance.
• Monitor payroll operations to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local tax regulations, as well as union-related requirements.
• Respond to and process wage garnishments, tax levies, court-ordered deductions, bankruptcies, and employment verifications in compliance with legal requirements.
• Aid with other payroll related projects as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of federal, state and local wage and hour laws, including FLSA, tax regulations and garnishment rules.
• Knowledge of how benefits such as health insurance, 401K, PTO impact payroll.
• Awareness of laws affecting employee compensation and classifications such as exempt versus non-exempt, independent contractors, etc.
• ADP Lyric Time & Attendance experience is preferred.
• Exposure to union payroll environment a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (Vlookup & pivot tables).
• Detailed-oriented with ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy.
• Quickly and easily adapt to change and shifting priorities with enthusiasm.
• Strong problem solving, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity with the ability to maintain complete confidentiality.

Pay and Schedule

$65,000-75,000 annually.

Benefits

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Schedule

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