Payroll Administrator - Norfolk, VA

About the role

The Payroll Administrator handles weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees in a busy work environment. Five years' minimum experience in Payroll and Benefits is required to be considered for this role. Previous professional experience with processing garnishments and administering federal, state, and local taxes is also required to be considered for this role. Bilingual candidates in Spanish and English are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees (exempt & non-exempt) via the designated software system.
• Enter and/or update payroll records such as terminations, benefits deductions, wage garnishments, compensation, direct deposits, paid time off, etc.
• Review and correcting errors to ensure accuracy of payroll before submitting final approval.
• Create new hire files, data entry of employee information, maintaining employee files in compliance with applicable legal and contractual requirements.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee inquiries regarding payroll checks, including pay discrepancies, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and direct deposits.
• Investigate and resolve payroll issues promptly and accurately.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, including hours worked, pay rates, bonuses, and leave balances.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with audit and retention requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Support audits, reporting requests, and reconciliation activities.
• Communicate payroll schedules, deadlines, and changes to employees as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• College courses in accounting and/or business preferred.
• Five years' minimum experience in Payroll and Benefits.
• Experience with processing garnishments and administering federal, state, and local taxes.
• Microsoft Office knowledge.

Skills

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Results Oriented
• Personal Credibility
• Self-Management
• Flexibility
• Work Environment
• Office and on-site work

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental.
• The option for enrollment in a 401K.

Pay

• Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.

Schedule

• Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.