Sr Payroll Administrator

Senior Payroll Specialist / Administrator – Wilmington, DE

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

The position is permanent and serves a high-energy construction team. The selected candidate will play a critical role in financial operations by processing multi‑state payroll, handling garnishments, and managing state taxes using ADP and ADP Workforce Now. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required.

• Oversee the preparation, processing, and balancing of regular, supplemental, and year‑end payroll for employees across multiple states.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Administer garnishments and other special payroll deductions.
• Manage and resolve issues relating to payroll production.
• Comply with local, state, and federal regulations and ensure all payroll tax filings are accurate and timely.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources team to ensure accurate employee benefits data.
• Use ADP and ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing, reporting, and record‑keeping.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns.
• Prepare relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly and year‑end reports.
• Participate in audits and special projects as needed.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive payroll experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Strong knowledge of garnishments, multi‑state payroll, and state taxes.
• Proficiency in ADP and ADP Workforce Now.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with various levels of management.
• Decision‑making, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Organizational, multi‑tasking, and prioritizing skills.

• Stellar PTO
• Competitive benefits and 401(k)
• Accelerated career growth opportunities

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.