Payroll Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a manufacturing organization in Farmers Branch, Texas on a Contract to permanent basis. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll administrator who can manage day-to-day payroll operations, support certified payroll reporting, and respond effectively to employee and business unit payroll needs. The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule after training, with three days onsite and two days remote.

Responsibilities:
• Manage regular payroll activities across assigned business units, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Prepare and maintain prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting for applicable projects.
• Investigate and respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders.
• Review, calculate, and enter payroll adjustments while maintaining compliance with company policies.
• Process and validate time data submitted by multiple business units to support payroll accuracy.
• Use payroll systems and spreadsheet tools to analyze payroll information and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide additional operational payroll support while members of the team focus on broader department initiatives.• Experience working in a Payroll Administrator or similar payroll-focused position.
• Hands-on knowledge of full-cycle payroll processing, including automated payroll environments.
• Background in certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting.
• Construction industry payroll experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as UKG/UltiPro is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.
• Ability to manage payroll inquiries, adjustments, and time entry with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience supporting bi-monthly payroll and payroll operations for employee populations ranging from 101 to 500 is preferred.