Payroll Administrator

What We Offer

• Excellent pay $70,000 - $80,000 based on experience
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company paid life insurance for full time employees
• Employee apparel program
• Company paid long term disability insurance
• Bonus for referring new employees
• Parental leave for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for training and advancement

What You Need

• 2+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll processes, deductions, taxes, and wage and hour requirements.
• Experience with payroll and/or timekeeping systems; UKG experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies independently.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when working with numbers and employee compensation information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and management at all levels.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive personnel, payroll, and compensation information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, as well as other business and payroll software.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.

Desirable but not required

• Experience with UKG knowledge
• Knowledge of Certified Payroll

What You Will Do

• Process weekly payroll accurately and timely in accordance with established payroll schedules and deadlines.
• Verify weekly payroll based on payroll hours reported from each division and review for compliance with company policies and wage and hour standards.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and unusual or inconsistent results and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll finalization.
• Process payroll adjustments, corrections, manual checks, off-cycle payrolls, bonuses, and other special payments as needed.
• Set up, maintain, and ensure proper withholding and remittance of garnishments, child support, and other payroll deductions.
• Respond to payroll questions and requests from employees, managers, and company leadership and research issues through resolution.
• Maintain confidentiality of all current and former personnel and payroll records.
• Respond to requests for records as required by subpoena, government agency, audit, or other authorized request.
• Enter and process bonus checks and other supplemental payroll payments.
• Calculate changes in benefit deduction amounts due to employee leaves of absence.
• Calculate and process credits and additional deductions resulting from incorrect or missed deductions.
• Assist with payroll-related reconciliations, audits, and year-end activities, including W-2 preparation and review.
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation and records.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, identifying the root cause and taking appropriate corrective action.
• Assist with payroll system testing, updates, and process improvements.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local payroll requirements and company policies.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.