Payroll Administrator

Description

The Payroll Administrator will be a key member of the Finance team, responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple jurisdictions. This role supports compliance with employment laws and tax regulations, manages complex payroll-related tasks, and serves as a resource to employees company-wide. A proactive, detail-oriented, and service-focused approach is essential to maintaining efficient and compliant payroll operations. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update employee data in the Payroll/HRIS system.
• Process weekly and biweekly payrolls, including taxes and routine transactions.
• Handle per diem, travel reimbursements, and other allowances for employees on temporary assignments.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state tax and employment laws.
• Remit union fringe benefits and support union audits.
• Support tax filings and benefit-related payroll transactions.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
• Assist with audits for workers’ compensation, retirement plans, and other projects.
• Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide accurate payroll data and insights.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field (preferred).
• 3–5 years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll and tax reporting.
• Experience with travel reimbursements, per diem, and union payrolls.
• Strong understanding of employee benefits, fringe benefits, and payroll compliance.
• Familiarity with Payroll/HRIS systems; experience with UKG is a plus.
• High level of discretion and ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.