Payroll Administrator
Responsibilities:
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing on assigned pay cycles, ensuring timely and accurate payment for employees.
• Examine time records, earnings, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, and other payroll inputs to confirm accuracy before each payroll run.
• Update and maintain payroll records for personnel changes such as new hires, departures, compensation revisions, and deduction adjustments.
• Monitor payroll activities for alignment with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, as well as company policies and garnishment obligations.
• Reconcile payroll results and contribute to periodic reporting, including month-end and year-end payroll-related activities.
• Address employee inquiries related to pay statements, taxes, deductions, and payroll procedures in a thorough and timely manner.
• Partner with human resources and accounting teams to validate employee information and compensation details used in payroll processing.
• Produce payroll reports and supporting documentation for management review, audits, and compliance needs.
• Assist with payroll system updates, testing, and continuous process improvement efforts while safeguarding sensitive employee data.
Qualifications:
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is preferred.• Prior experience in payroll, accounting support, or administrative operations is preferred.
• Working knowledge of payroll practices, wage and hour regulations, and payroll tax requirements.
• Experience processing full-cycle payroll, including multi-state payroll environments.
• Familiarity with payroll volumes ranging from approximately 101 to 500 employees.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now, Microsoft Excel, and related payroll systems.
• Strong accuracy, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential employee and payroll information with discretion.
Compensation
$26.13-$30.25 HourlyAbout Us
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