Payroll Administrator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all payroll functions to ensure accurate, timely and efficient processing, calculation, and payment of the bi-weekly payroll
• Processes off-cycle payments according to company policy and federal and state regulations
• Processes leave of absences and accurately account for FMLA or STD within UKG
• Researches, analyzes, and resolves payroll related issues, questions, and discrepancies. Manages inquiries, payroll adjustments, and requests. Collaborate with multiple departments for problem resolution to payroll issues
• Reviews exception and audit reports in UKG Ready to ensure employees are compensated accurately and according to policy. Communicate with managers and employees regarding timecard issues
• Reviews benefit elections to ensure employee selections are accurately represented in payroll. Troubleshoot and research deductions discrepancies where needed
• Maintains an understanding of payroll wage and hour laws, federal and state tax laws, as well as familiarity with all types of pre- and post-tax benefits, 401K/403B, and leave of absence rules and regulations
• Creates and maintains documentation of payroll process and procedures
• Supports testing for upgrades and new releases for the payroll system
• Participates in all year-end activities including reconciliations and ensures that year-end tax forms are accurate and issued in a timely manner
• Responsible for the completion of pay period and monthly reporting including entering journal entries in the general ledger
• Must be familiar with electronic timecard systems and processes. Provides instruction and reports to colleagues and leaders
• Processes new hires, terminations, and all company deductions in UKG
• As liaison to third party vendors to ensure seamless process delivery of payroll settlement, taxes, and benefits
• Provides excellent customer service by responding to employee and leadership inquiries on payroll issues in a timely manner
• Affords assistance with special projects and other tasks assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or 2-3 years’ experience is required
• Experience in non-profit and UKG Ready is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and must be able to create formulas
• Must be able to manage sensitive information confidentially
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate effectively. Build and maintain internal and external relationships
• Knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes