Payroll Administrator

Do you have payroll experience and a desire to support meaningful, mission‑driven work? The Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church is seeking a detail‑oriented Payroll Administrator to help ensure our clergy and staff are paid accurately and on time.

Based in Carmel with a hybrid work arrangement, this role plays an important part in stewarding the payroll processes that support the people and ministries serving churches across Indiana.

If you are someone who values accuracy, takes pride in getting the details right, and appreciates contributing to work that supports the mission of the Church, we invite you to apply and learn more about joining our collaborative team.

Department: Benefits Administration/Human Resources
Location: Carmel, IN (Hybrid)
FLSA Status: Exempt (Salary)
Reports To: Associate Director of Benefits Administration

The Payroll Administrator serves an essential role in supporting the mission and ministries of the Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church (INUMC). By ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing, this position supports the clergy and staff who support mission‑driven ministries across Indiana.

This role administers payroll operations end–to–end in Paycor, partners closely with Human Resources and Finance, and helps maintain strong internal controls and financial stewardship. The Payroll Administrator contributes to a culture of integrity, service, and accountability in support of the Conference’s ministry.

The Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church supports local churches, clergy, and ministries across the state in making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our Conference office provides administrative, financial, and leadership support so that churches can focus on ministry and community impact.

• Process regular and off‑cycle payrolls in Paycor for multiple employee groups and pay types (hourly, salaried, stipends, allowances as applicable).
• Ensure accurate payroll data entry and maintenance, including new hires, compensation changes, benefit deductions, and direct deposit updates.
• Conduct payroll audits and reviews prior to finalization to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure proper handling of clergy compensation elements, including housing allowances and other ministry‑specific pay structures.
• Maintain payroll calendars and ensure adherence to processing timelines.
• Administer Paycor security roles and access controls in alignment with internal control and stewardship standards.

• Ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Support payroll tax compliance and reconciliation in partnership with Finance.
• Assist with year‑end processes including W‑2 preparation, taxable fringe reporting, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Maintain payroll documentation in accordance with regulatory and Conference retention standards.

• Generate payroll and labor reports to support leadership decision‑making.
• Reconcile payroll registers with Finance to ensure accurate expense allocation and reporting.
• Support general ledger coordination and benefit liability tracking.
• Maintain documented payroll procedures and internal control checklists to promote operational continuity.

• Serve as a trusted and responsive point of contact for clergy and staff payroll questions, providing timely, professional service while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Partner with HR regarding benefit deductions, leave impacts, compensation changes, and policy interpretation as it relates to payroll administration.
• Support continuous process improvements and system enhancements to strengthen payroll operations, including documenting payroll procedures, maintaining up‑to‑date process guides, and facilitating cross‑training within the HR team to ensure coverage and operational continuity.
• Contribute to a collaborative, service‑oriented culture within the Conference office.

• Minimum 2 years of payroll…