Payroll Administrator

EssentialFunctions: ThePayroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing ofbi-weekly payroll for more than 1,000 employees, ensuring compliance with allapplicable federal, state, and local regulations as well as company policies.This role serves as a key partner to Finance, Tax, Human Resources, andexternal auditors, supporting payroll operations, compliance, reporting, andprocess improvement initiatives. Youwill join a collaborative, high-performing team that values accountability,continuous improvement, and professional development. The ideal candidate isdetail-oriented, highly analytical, and committed to delivering exceptionalservice while thriving in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: 1. Processbi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule, including salaries, wages,benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions. 2. Ensurecompliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, wage andhour laws, and company policies. 3. Prepare,reconcile, and support payroll-related general ledger entries in partnershipwith the Finance team. 4. Researchand resolve payroll tax issues, including State Unemployment Insurance (SUI)matters and regulatory compliance requirements. 5. Maintainand audit employee payroll and HR data, including new hires, terminations,compensation changes, and demographic updates. 6. Supportinternal and external audits by preparing payroll records, reports,reconciliations, and required documentation. 7. Partnerwith the Tax team to support expatriate payroll activities, including taxreporting, relocation expenses, cost-of-living adjustments, and relatedcompensation matters. 8. Respondto employee, manager, and stakeholder payroll and timekeeping inquiries withprofessionalism and accuracy. 9. Identifyopportunities to improve payroll processes, strengthen controls, and implementautomation and efficiency enhancements. 10. Generate and analyze payrollreports to support business, compliance, and reporting requirements. Skills andAbilities: Strongknowledge of end-to-end payroll processing, payroll accounting, internalcontrols, and payroll tax compliance. Experienceadministering timekeeping systems, including pay rules, accruals, reporting,and issue resolution. Advancedproficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Officeapplications. Experiencewith Human Capital Management (HCM) and payroll systems; Dayforce experiencestrongly preferred. Excellentorganizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptionalattention to detail. Strongverbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused approach. Abilityto manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business and regulatoryrequirements. Apassion for continuous improvement and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Theability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and regulations. Aself-starter mindset with strong ownership and accountability. Acollaborative approach that fosters positive relationships across departments. Acommitment to accuracy, compliance, and exceptional customer service. Agrowth-oriented attitude that embraces feedback, development, and newchallenges. Requirements: Bachelor’sdegree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, orarelated field preferred; equivalent payroll experience will be considered. Minimumof two (2) years of payroll experience with increasing responsibility. Working Conditions: Must be able to tolerate frequent periodsof high stress, heavy workload, and multiple priorities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Goodwill-Industries-of-Southeastern-Louisiana