Senior Payroll Administrator

About the role

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices. With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success. Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career! The Senior Payroll Administrator works closely with and under the direction of the Payroll Supervisor to perform all activities necessary to ensure accurate and timely processing of domestic and international payroll. Maintains related payroll records, reviews tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, processes involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, documents and updates procedures as needed, prepares special reports for management, members, and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Ensures timely and accurate processing of domestic and international payroll in accordance with applicable labor regulations, payroll requirements, and standard accounting principles
• Works with Information Technology, Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, and third-party vendors to ensure appropriate security protocols and controls are maintained for payroll and pay-related systems, as directed
• Provides guidance to management regarding payroll practices related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), W-2 reporting, and other applicable payroll requirements
• Processes calendar and fiscal year-end reports and reconciles W-2 information to ensure accuracy
• Documents payroll processing discrepancies and maintains clear records of reconciliations, corrections, and adjustments
• Works with the Human Resources department to coordinate payroll-related details for member leaves of absence, including FMLA or other unpaid leaves
• Processes wage garnishments, pay levies, and other involuntary court-ordered payments in a timely manner, including required reporting to applicable state offices or jurisdictions, and assists members with general questions regarding the process
• Works with current pay vendor to resolve technical issues with payroll processing system and resolves discrepancies resulting from glitches or malfunction of the system. Assists with general questions related to payroll, leave accruals, wage deductions, and other payroll-related matters
• Conducts regular payroll reporting as required and assists with financial