Payroll Administrator

Client Overview

Our client is a well-established company offering a strong team environment and opportunities for long-term growth. Our client is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$20/hr - $23/hr

Position Overview

The Payroll Administrator will support payroll operations by compiling payroll data, maintaining payroll records, processing payroll-related transactions, and assisting with employee records and benefits-related activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional or someone with solid accounting experience who is interested in developing payroll skills.

Responsibilities Of The Payroll Administrator

• Compile payroll data, including hours worked, bonuses, commissions, taxes, insurance contributions, and retirement deductions.
• Calculate wages and deductions, review payroll for accuracy, and maintain payroll records.
• Update employee payroll records, including tax exemptions, insurance, deductions, compensation changes, promotions, and transfers.
• Prepare and issue paychecks in paper and digital formats.
• Maintain records related to leave pay and non-taxable wages.
• Prepare payroll reports on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and as-needed basis.
• Complete hiring and termination paperwork in coordination with Human Resources.
• Maintain leave eligibility records, including vacation, holidays, sick time, and applicable state and federal leave.
• Process employee insurance forms and payments in coordination with Human Resources.
• Ensure payroll compliance with company policies and state and federal regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information.
• Attend required training and meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience/Skills For The Payroll Administrator

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including spreadsheets and formulas.
• Some accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn new payroll processes and systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Reliable and dependable with strong attendance.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Payroll Administrator

• Payroll processing experience.
• ADP Enterprise experience.
• Experience with other payroll software.
• Experience supporting exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, benefits, and leave administration.
• Previous accounting or administrative experience.

Education Requirements

• None required.

Benefits

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).