Payroll Administrator

Payroll SpecialistEssential/Primary Job Duties:Provide information and respond to employee questions regarding payroll-related mattersProcess non-exempt payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and other employment status updatesProcess and maintain non-exempt FMLA leave requests and related payroll transactions, including reviewing documentation, coordinating with HR, tracking leave dates and balances, updating payroll records, and ensuring appropriate pay adjustments and deductions are processedPrepare, review, and reconcile payroll-related general ledger entries, including payroll taxes, benefits, deductions, and other payroll expensesCoordinate with Accounting to ensure payroll transactions are properly recorded, posted, and reconciled to the general ledgerInvestigate and resolve discrepancies among payroll registers, general ledger accounts, payroll reports, and accounting recordsProcess wage garnishments for all employees in accordance with state and federal lawCoordinate with HR to record, track, and process benefit adjustmentsProcess and reconcile payroll wire transfersProcess weekly benefit program imports for employee deductionsRegular and predictable attendance and punctualityOther duties as assignedPhysical Requirements:Must be able to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of timeOperate a computer and other office machinery for extended periods of timeAbility to lift up to 25 poundsMinimum Qualifications and Education Required:At least 18 years of ageHigh School Diploma or EquivalentMinimum of two years of Payroll experienceCPP Certification preferredProficiency with Microsoft Office and Payroll software programsWorking knowledge of relevant legal regulationsGood communication skillsMust be detail oriented, analytical, and organizedCapable of meeting deadlinesMust successfully pass background investigation according to company policyMust be able to get along with co-workers and work effectively in a team environment