Payroll Administrator

Job Description Company Description Wilkins Media is a premier media planning and buying agency with more than six decades of experience helping brands and agencies capture attention and drive measurable results. The company delivers expertise across out-of-home, experiential, and digital media, supporting clients from initial strategy through flawless execution. As a trusted media authority, Wilkins Media is known for building campaigns that perform and align with client goals. Team members collaborate in a dynamic, results-focused environment that values precision, creativity, and client success. Role Description The Payroll Administrator is a full-time, remote role responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes for the organization. This role includes preparing and processing payroll on a regular schedule, ensuring accuracy in employee compensation, deductions, and benefits, and maintaining up-to-date payroll records. The Payroll Administrator will handle payroll tax calculations and filings, administer garnishments, and coordinate with HR on employee benefits and status changes. Daily tasks also involve responding to employee payroll inquiries, reconciling payroll with accounting records, supporting audits, and identifying opportunities to improve payroll procedures and compliance. Qualifications Payroll Administration experience, including processing regular payroll cycles and maintaining detailed payroll records. Knowledge of Garnishments and Payroll Taxes, with the ability to calculate, withhold, and remit payments in compliance with relevant regulations. Experience managing Employee Benefits as they relate to payroll, including deductions, enrollments, and changes. Foundational Accounting skills to reconcile payroll data with general ledger accounts and support financial reporting. Familiarity with payroll software and HRIS systems; proficiency with spreadsheets and basic data analysis. Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and accuracy in handling sensitive employee information. Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with remote teams. Prior experience in a media, advertising, or services environment is beneficial; associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred. Salary range: $40,000-$55,000