Payroll Administrator

Pet Food Express is seeking a detailed, flexible and enthusiastic Payroll Specialist (Administrator) to join our Payroll/HR team. Reporting to the Payroll and Benefits Manager, the Payroll Specialist performs routine tasks relating to the processing of the bi-weekly payroll, including checking and auditing timekeeping records for compliance with established standards, maintaining time and attendance records, processing new hires and misc. payroll status changes.

This role closely with departments across the business, supporting employees at various levels to understand and adhere to timekeeping standards and help assure smooth, accurate and on-time processing of payroll each cycle.

The Payroll Specialist exhibits a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality in handling and having access to sensitive employee information. This position requires the use of tact, clear communication, good judgment and strong time management skills.

• Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time through completion of a variety of tasks related to the bi-weekly, full-cycle processing of payroll in a high-volume environment, including processing new hires and status changes, adding/monitoring wage garnishment.
• Support employee benefits administration, including enrollments, reviewing invoices, and payroll deductions.
• Deliver payroll and benefits communication through our HR help desk system, ensuring accuracy of information and working with HR team members to address and resolve employee questions and concerns.
• Provide general payroll support, maintaining a high level of approachability, warmth, accountability, demonstration of service, and team leadership.
• Help to identify and implement improvements to our processes from the perspectives of efficient processing and outstanding customer service.
• Participate in testing/readiness for HRIS upgrades and prepare analyses for projects.
• Partner with HR & Recruiting for New Hires, Terms, Benefits, and status changes.
• Maintain accurate and organized payroll records.
• Assist in payroll projects as needed.

• 5+ years’ experience in full-cycle payroll processing. Experience with administration of group insurance and other HR programs desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or similar field of study preferred. CPP highly desirable.
• Solid knowledge of wage & hour laws and other elements of payroll compliance.
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail and sense of urgency approach; able to work autonomously, hit deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
• Natural problem-solving capabilities and a positive mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with employees and management at all levels.
• Excellent relationship, interpersonal and teambuilding skills; able to anticipate and balance the needs/input of multiple stakeholders and work cross-functionally to get things done efficiently.
• Self-motivation, able to work independently and collaboratively to influence outcomes and strategies to gain support and achieve results.
• Experienced and comfortable using the following software:
  • Highly proficient in Excel.
  • Preferred Experience:
  • Experience with Ceridian, ADP or similar payroll systems.

The salary range for this position is expected to be $24.00 - $27.00/hr pet Food Express determines starting salary based on many factors, including but not limited to, local market rate, the qualified pool of candidates, internal compensation practices, a candidate’s actual skills and experience, and budget constraints.

About the Company

We're Pet Food Express, and we're transforming our customers' relationships with their pets. How? With exactly-right products, helpful services, and expert advice for even the toughest pet problems. Since 1986, our commitment to purpose over profits has driven our decades-long history of continuously strong growth. We do what's right for our customers and their pets. Everything else follows. Sound like the right fit?

We'd love to hear from you.