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We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to manage end-to-end payroll operations for a large employee population in Georgetown, Kentucky. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely pay while maintaining compliance with wage and hour regulations and internal standards. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work closely with Human Resources and Accounting to keep employee data and payroll records accurate.
Job Responsibility
Manage the full biweekly payroll cycle for more than 300 employees, ensuring earnings, deductions, and withholdings are processed accurately and on schedule
Administer electronic timekeeping and workforce management systems, including reviewing approved hours and maintaining reliable attendance data
Apply payroll changes such as compensation updates, tax elections, benefit deductions, direct deposit details, and internal transfers with proper authorization and timely entry
Monitor payroll compliance by following company policies and federal, state, and local requirements related to payroll, wages, and hours worked
Partner with Human Resources and Accounting to support accurate employee record maintenance and produce payroll-related reports as needed
Oversee payroll transactions involving garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, retirement loan deductions, and other required withholdings
Maintain confidential payroll files and prepare organized records and supporting documents for internal reviews and external audits
Conduct periodic payroll audits, support 401(k) administration and submissions, and help improve payroll systems, procedures, and overall processing accuracy
Investigate payroll questions and discrepancies by gathering information, analyzing findings, and providing clear responses to employees
Promote a safe work environment by addressing unsafe conditions or behaviors and completing additional assigned duties as needed
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
At least 5 years of payroll experience, including full-cycle payroll processing in a multi-state environment
Demonstrated experience processing payroll for an employee population of 100 to 500 employees
Strong working knowledge of payroll practices, payroll taxes, reconciliations, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
Hands-on experience with payroll and timekeeping platforms, including ADP Workforce Now or similar systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, for reporting, analysis, and record maintenance
Excellent organizational skills with a high level of accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for resolving payroll issues and supporting employee inquiries