Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

Scaled Composites is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support accurate bi-weekly payroll processing and maintain complete, compliant employee payroll records. This role will assist with off-cycle payments, resolving discrepancies, performing routine audits, and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. The Payroll Administrator provides responsive employee support for payroll-related inquiries and informs employees on payroll procedures and requirements, helping ensure a smooth and reliable payroll operation.

Category: Payroll

Location: Mojave, CA

Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching

Summary: Founded in 1982 by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is an aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 40-plus year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists with processing bi-weekly payroll, including reviewing timecards, deductions, and all data relevant to timely payroll completion.
• Updating and maintaining payroll records, including exemptions, insurance coverage, elective deductions, employee status changes, 401(k) contributions, and garnishments.
• Conducts routine timekeeping audits, including reviewing timecard approvals, meal period compliance, and premium pay requirements.
• Administering manual checks outside regular payroll dates (such as voluntary or involuntary terminations).
• Resolving payroll discrepancies and auditing payroll information and processes to ensure accuracy.
• Providing excellent customer service by supporting employees with tax withholding changes, direct deposit updates, and other payroll needs.
• Advising and informing employees and managers on applicable payroll laws, regulations, and company payroll procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma & 2 years of related education, i.e.: business or accounting and/or relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of FLSA and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Experience performing basic payroll calculations.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience performing extensive payroll duties
• Payroll processing experience (ADP, Deltek Costpoint, etc.) including relevant regulatory requirement

Essential Job Functions:

• Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach
• May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard)
• Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen)
• Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to write for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of time
• May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc.
• Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds
• Ability to converse and communicate information with others
• Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentration
• Potential to climb up and down steps on a daily
• Must be able to read and understand SDS