Payroll Administrator

Job Summary

As a Payroll Administrator, you will be directly responsible for all aspects of payroll processing and payroll accounting for a multi‑state workforce, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery.

• Process weekly and bi‑weekly payrolls for exempt, non‑exempt, union, and non‑union employees across multiple states.
• Prepare payroll files including direct‑deposit ACH, Positive Pay, stop‑payments and reversals, and transmit them to the bank for processing.
• Reconcile payroll calculations with FLSA overtime and multiple pay rates; audit pre‑payroll reports to ensure accuracy.
• Process voluntary and involuntary payroll deductions, payroll advances and employee savings payouts.
• Resolve outstanding uncashed payroll checks and manage employment verification, unemployment claims, and final pay for terminating employees.
• Review and upload time‑tracking data from Workday, Epicor, and Maximo; address inconsistencies and provide support for sites that do not use Workday.
• Audit payroll transactions and reconcile variances between payroll and HR systems.
• Assist employees with payroll inquiries and support HR onboarding audits.
• Provide mentorship and training to Payroll Specialists; act as functional lead on multi‑state payroll tax, retroactive pay, garnishments, and related regulations.
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end payroll reporting and related projects.
• Document workflow and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

• Associate’s degree in Finance (required) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of Finance or Accounting experience; previous Payroll experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and payroll‑related regulations.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with payroll systems (incl. Workday Payroll) and computer applications.
• Stress tolerance and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid state driver’s license preferred; ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
• Capability to obtain required security clearances for federal military installation access.
• Background check and E‑Verify will be required.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer contribution after 90 days.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation, paid sick leave.
• Potential shared earning bonus.
• Tuition assistance after 1 year and potential scholarships for qualified dependents.
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities.
• Verizon Wireless discount.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full‑time employees.

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Tessera participates in E‑Verify.