Payroll Administrator

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing using payroll, timekeeping, and operations systems to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule
• Maintain complete and up-to-date payroll files, registers, earnings records, and supporting documents in accordance with company and compliance standards
• Review and manage payroll deductions, benefit withholdings, direct deposits, garnishments, and levies with a high degree of accuracy
• Generate payroll-related reports and prepare customized employee or audit support documentation as needed
• Handle workers’ compensation payroll calculations and maintain required records tied to related reporting obligations
• Compile payroll details after each cycle, prepare supporting entries, and upload finalized information to the general ledger
• Coordinate with Human Resources to verify employee data changes and ensure payroll records reflect current and accurate information
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 distribution, retirement-related calculations, and assistance with pension, 401(k), and other annual audits
• Provide backup assistance for pay statement distribution and contribute support to selected accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed
• Complete recurring labor and compliance reporting, including monthly submissions for external agencies

• Experience managing full-cycle payroll processing for a workforce environment with approximately 101 to 500 employees
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, including employee deductions, garnishments, and other payroll compliance requirements
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or similar ADP payroll platforms
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and data validation tools
• Familiarity with payroll reporting, ad hoc analysis, and preparing documentation for audits or general ledger support
• Experience working with pension administration, retirement payment calculations, or related benefits processes
• Ability to maintain accuracy with confidential data while meeting recurring deadlines in a fast-paced setting

Background supporting union payroll environments is preferred

• medical
• vision
• dental
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan