Sr Payroll Administrator

Senior Payroll Specialist (Senior Payroll Administrator)

Location:

Wilmington, DE

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

Our client in the Wilmington, DE area is looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist.

• Stellar PTO
• Highly competitive benefits/401k
• Accelerated career growth

We are currently seeking a dynamic, detail‑oriented Senior Payroll Administrator to join our fast‑paced, high‑energy construction team. This permanent position offers you a critical role in our company’s financial operations, including processing multi‑state payroll, handling garnishments, and managing state taxes using ADP and ADP Workforce Now.

• 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 payroll production issues.
• 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 enquiries 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 payroll functions 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.

If you are a seasoned payroll professional who thrives in a challenging, fast‑paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help build a brighter future.

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, 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.

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