Payroll Administrator

• Continuously improve through education, professional training, and certification
• Represent the company in a manner that supports our mission statement
• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
• Take ownership of your hiring decisions
• Treat your co-workers and clients with respect
• Communicate with honesty, openness, and transparency
• Act with integrity (honor your word), set the example, and be accountable
• Complete other duties as required/assigned

Payroll Specialist Project Responsibilities:

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll for employees
• Review and verify employee time records, attendance, overtime, and leave balances
• Calculate wages, deductions, bonuses, commissions, and other payroll adjustments
• Ensure accurate processing of tax with holdings, garnishments, benefits, and retirement contributions
• Maintain payroll records and employee information in payroll systems
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports for management and accounting purposes
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and benefits
• Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
• Support payroll audits and provide required documentation
• Process new hires, terminations, and employee status changes affecting payroll
• Coordinate with HR and Finance departments to ensure payroll accuracy

Position Requirements Include:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience
• Knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage-and-hour requirements
• Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information