Payroll Administrator

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

First Farmers Bank is a 139 year old community bank with over 35 offices in central Indiana and Illinois, more than 400 employees and $3 billion in assets. We proudly provide career level employment opportunities to our dedicated and talented staff. Today, we are seeking a dynamic detailed oriented and experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team and grow with our company. 

The Payroll Administrator position processes all data pertinent to the payroll, including supporting documentation, tax payments, audit trails and permanent employee records. Prepares all necessary documents and reports. Offers support in the functional areas of Human Resources while providing a high-level of customer service for employees of the bank.  

DUTIES:

1. Performs all in-house payroll procedures, such as entering automated payroll data, processing employee timesheets, preparing monthly journal entries, maintaining employee tax deductions and monitoring employee data files online. 
2. Provide onboarding assistance including adding new hire information to payroll system, sending onboarding checklists and providing back-up services for new hire orientation.
3. Complete forms in SharePoint for initial access, position change and termination notifications. 
4. Makes salary adjustments online as directed by the management.
5. Verifies deposits, receipts, and payroll tax filings. Processes labor corrections as needed.
6. Prepares and/or verifies submission of governmental reports and tax deposits.
7. Works closely with the Finance  Department pertaining to G/L process. 
8. Ensures proper employee record maintenance and accuracy of information entered into employee records, regarding payroll and benefits. 
9. Complete verification of employment requests
10. Correspond with employees regarding payroll/human resources issues and resolve as needed.
11. Additional duties as assigned. 

Requirements

RELATIONSHIPS/QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Responsible to the Chief Human Resource Officer for the fulfillment of all duties assigned.
2. Exercise the ability to maintain confidentiality in daily operations and interactions with employees, while being proficient with interpersonal relations and communicative skills. 
3. Consistently demonstrate the ability to multi-task and be detail oriented with special attention to accuracy.
4. Proven experience in payroll position; 2-4 years processing payroll through payroll providers such as Paylocity, ADP, etc. preferred.
5. Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications.
6. Associate degree in business or accounting is preferred.
7. Knowledge of tax and wage laws, HR rules, policies, and compliance requirements and competency in mathematics. 
8. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
9. Social skills necessary for teamwork. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Normal office environment

2. Extended viewing of computer screens

3. Repetitive hand and arm movement