Payroll Administrator

Description

Our client, a fast-paced manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to support high-volume, multi-state payroll operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can manage payroll processing across a large employee population while working effectively with multiple payroll, HRIS, and timekeeping systems.

Key Responsibilities

+ Process high-volume payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states in an accurate and timely manner.

+ Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.

+ Review, audit, and reconcile payroll data including timecards, earnings, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and tax with holdings.

+ Partner with Human Resources, Accounting, and plant/location leadership to ensure accurate employee data and payroll changes are entered and approved.

+ Manage payroll processing through multiple systems, including payroll platforms, HRIS, timekeeping, and reporting tools.

+ Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and system-related issues in a timely and professional manner.

+ Support new hire, termination, and employee status change processing as it relates to payroll.

+ Prepare payroll-related reports, audits, and reconciliations for management and internal review.

+ Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and tax reporting.

+ Contribute to process improvements and help streamline payroll workflows across multiple locations and systems.

Requirements

+ 3+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing or multi-site environment.

+ Experience processing multi-state payroll for a large employee population.

+ Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, payroll taxes, garnishments, and wage laws.

+ Ability to work across multiple systems and adapt quickly to different payroll, HR, and timekeeping platforms.

+ Advanced attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.

+ Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

+ Proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting. Based on general knowledge.

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