Summary
A Payroll Administrator oversees all payroll processes for the entire company. This position reports directly to the Accounts Payable and Payroll Manager and works closely with the Human Resources Manager and IT Team to ensure weekly payroll is expertly managed across the company.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for timely and efficient processing of company-wide, nationwide payroll
- Make recommendations on policy and process modifications to senior management as appropriate.
- Ensures compliance and maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state policies
- Facilitates management and employee understanding of payroll procedures
- Oversee the issuance of pay and managing of direct deposits
- Coordinates with Benefits Specialist to process benefits withholding, payroll deductions, garnishments and levies
- Flexible Spending Accounts, submitting weekly reports to the third party administrator
- Oversee preparation of weekly 401k reports for transmittal to company’s 401k provider
- Conduct timely reconciliations
- Prepare and lead company through end-of-year payroll processes
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years payroll expertise with multi-state payroll
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Works successfully with members of a team
- Demonstrated critical thinking and attention to detail around process improvement
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable with database systems