Payroll Administrator

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will oversee the entire payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for all employees while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws. Your expertise in payroll systems and accounting software will be instrumental in managing confidential information, processing payroll data, and supporting benefits administration. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving organization committed to excellence in human resources and financial management.

Duties

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing using systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, UltiPro, Kronos, Ceridian, and other payroll platforms.
• Ensure accurate data entry of employee hours, wages, deductions, and benefits into payroll and HRIS systems.
• Reconcile payroll accounts through general ledger accounting practices and perform account reconciliations regularly.
• Stay current with employment and labor law regulations to ensure compliance across all payroll activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries related to payroll transactions, tax filings, and benefits administration.
• Handle confidential information with integrity while maintaining strict data security protocols.
• Assist with tax law compliance by calculating and remitting payroll taxes accurately and on time.
• Support benefits administration processes including enrollment, changes, and reporting within HR systems.
• Collaborate with accounting teams on accounts payable/receivable related to payroll expenses.
• Generate detailed reports using spreadsheets and financial software for analysis of payroll costs and labor trends.
• Maintain thorough documentation of payroll procedures, audit trails, and compliance records.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with payroll management systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, Kronos, UltiPro or Ceridian is essential.
• Strong knowledge of employment & labor law, tax law, and payroll tax regulations.
• Familiarity with accounting software including QuickBooks or similar financial tools; experience with governmental or non-profit accounting is a plus.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel), double entry bookkeeping, journal entries, general ledger reconciliation, debits & credits.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information responsibly with high attention to detail.
• Excellent analysis skills combined with strong organizational abilities for data entry and account reconciliation tasks.
• Experience working within HRIS systems and time & attendance systems is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of human resources processes related to benefits administration and payroll processing.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms such as PeopleSoft or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Join us as a Payroll Administrator if you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise directly impacts organizational success! We value proactive problem-solvers who are passionate about accuracy and compliance in financial operations—your skills will help us deliver seamless payroll services that support our team’s growth and well-being!

Pay: $38.37 - $42.38 per hour

Benefits:

• Life insurance

Work Location: Remote