Payroll Administrator

Location: Ely

JOB TITLE:

Payroll Administrator

DEPARTMENT:
Human Resources

LOCATION:

Robinson Nevada Mining Company - Ruth, NV

PAY GRADE: 5

POSITION

REPORTS TO:

Human Resources

ROTATING SHIFT:
No ☒

EXEMPT ☒

Purpose & Scope of The Position:

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll for a 24/7 mining operation. This role ensures payroll integrity across complex schedules, shift structures, and compensation programs, while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Job

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Process full-cycle payroll from pre-payroll through final update, ensuring accuracy across complex pay structures (shift premiums, incentives, retro pay).

* Maintain payroll system integrity within JDE and ensure accurate time integration from TCP.

* Administer payroll tax compliance, including filings, deposits, reconciliations, and year-end reporting (W-2s, 941s, IRS Publications 15, 15-A and 15-B, FUTA/SUTA).

* Manage taxable and non-taxable employee deductions, including benefits, garnishments, levies, and fringe benefits.

* Reconcile payroll to the general ledger; prepare month-end journal entries and accruals in partnership with Finance.

* Ensure compliance with FLSA and applicable wage and tax laws; maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness.

* Validate pay accuracy for all pay types.

* Ensure accurate time capture and approvals aligned with payroll deadlines and processes.

* Support audits, reporting, and continuous process improvements.

* Provide responsive, customer-focused support to employees and leadership.

Required Qualifications:

* Education:

Degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or equivalent field experience.

* Experience:

* 3-5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience in a complex or industrial environment (mining, manufacturing, construction preferred).

* Strong working knowledge of payroll laws and regulations (FLSA, IRS, multi-state payroll).

* Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) and automated timekeeping systems (TCP preferred).

* Advanced Excel and strong problem solving and reconciliation/audit skills.

* High attention to detail with the ability to meet strict deadlines.

* High integrity and confidentiality.

* Licenses:
Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience:

Experience in report development in ERP class systems (JD Edwards, Essbase, GL Inquiry).

* Licenses:
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).

Technical Skills &

Competencies:

* Strong communication skills.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Travel Requirements:

* N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities:

* N/A

Additional Requirements:

* Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including drug and alcohol testing.

* Ability to meet the required physical demands, exerting up to15 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.