Payroll Administrator

This position works closely with and provides administrative support to the Human Resources Manager by handling a variety of administrative responsibilities, with the primary focus on accurately processing payroll.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for hourly employees and bi-weekly payroll for salary employees.
• Update ADP Payroll files with pay rate changes, address, deduction changes, etc.
• Maintain accurate attendance and employment logs for hourly employees and communicate with leadership as necessary.
• Create, run, and distribute payroll reports to necessary recipients weekly.
• Effectively communicate with management to ensure timely and accurate timecard approvals.
• Assist with employee queries and concerns, fostering a positive work environment.
• Ensure HR and Payroll policies and practices are compliant with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Adhere payroll processing for Union employees following the Union bargaining agreement.
• Actively identify opportunities for improvement of key processes and improving employee experience and drive change management.

Requirements

• Three to five years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience in a Union environment preferred.
• Direct human resource department work experience in all employee lifecycle phases.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) along with proficient word processing, spreadsheets, and other general computer skills required.
• Knowledge and experience working with ADP Workforce Now.
• Familiarity with New York employment laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with paid and unpaid time off policies and processing.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in a related field preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to communicate, both orally and in writing; occasionally required to speak on the telephone for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to sit; occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, stand, and walk.
• Regularly required to use hands to type, grasp, handle, or feel; reach, push, or pull with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to demonstrate a high degree of attention to details, quality standards, and accuracy.
• Ability to handle and organize multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move 10 lbs. or more.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance (Day 1)
• Health insurance (Day 1)
• Vision insurance (Day 1)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit Sharing

Reports to: Human Resources Manager