Payroll Administrator

Responsibilities

• Administer the payroll system and processes, including related time-keeping systems and related reporting.
• Compile, calculate, enter and process payroll data such as new hires, promotions, terminations, pay differentials, retro/manual pays, overtime, employee tax deductions, garnishments, paid time off, and benefit deductions.
• Review payroll source data and reports for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to DOL regulations and bank policies.
• Manage the accurate data flow between the payroll database and automated time and attendance systems.
• Manage year-end payroll processes.
• Maintain employees’ records of accrued leave balances.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
• Maintain the payroll system, including overseeing the implementation of system upgrades and enhancements, serving as the primary contact with vendor, and coordinating staff training necessary for implementation.
• Research and resolve payroll-related problems, unexpected results or process flaws; recommend solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements.
• Respond to inquiries concerning employees’, payroll deductions, leave accruals, hours, wage garnishments and other related topics; assist with resolution of related problems; troubleshoot errors and assists managers with technical matters.
• Write, maintain and support a variety of reports utilizing appropriate reporting tools.
• Aid in the development of standard reports for ongoing HR business needs; manage data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data on a regular basis.
• Recommend process/service improvements, innovative solutions, policy changes and/or variations from established policy relative to payroll and other HR initiatives.
• Participate in various HR projects and initiatives, especially those involving the payroll and/or HRIS.
• Provide time-reporting training to New Hires and Managers a minimum of twice a month.
• Serve as a backup to the other Payroll Administrator.

Administration

• Process and analyze payroll and employee expenses, reconcile general ledger accounts, create on-going month-end, quarterly and year-end organization reports, and perform other rated duties as assigned.
• Prepare responses to notices from government agencies regarding employee tax filings.
• Respond to employment verification requests.
• Maintain knowledge of payroll rules and laws which govern the payroll administration practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field OR equivalent related experience.
• 3 years’ of relative experience.
• Experience in Workday preferred.
• Experience with HRIS required.
• PHR and/or CPP certification preferred.
• Able to adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.
• Ability to analyze data and troubleshoot problems.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Finance, Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong commitment to our mission – creating economic opportunity for traditionally underserved communities.
• Preference for working in organizations that place priority on teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability and willingness to work beyond normal work hours, as needed.
• Ability To Demonstrate Self-Help's Core Values Mission Before SelfService With ExcellenceEmbracing & Promoting ChangeResults Not CreditDiversity as a StrengthFinancial Sustainability for Mission Impact