Payroll Processor

Overview

Title: Payroll Processor

Location: Divisional Headquarters – Finance – Payroll; 701 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Reports To: DIRECTLY Payroll Supervisor ; INDIRECTLY – Controller

Availability: ASAP

Schedule : Full-Time, 35 hrs. p/wk, M-F 8:30-4, may include occasional evening and weekend hours

Salary and Grade: $22-$26 per hour, depending on education and experience; 77 Non-Exempt

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes holidays, personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Position Overview:

The Payroll Processor works closely with the Payroll Supervisor to make sure employees are paid accurately and on time each week and biweekly pay periods. This role is a key point of contact for employees with payroll questions or who need help resolving payroll-related issues. The Payroll Specialist also helps maintain accurate employee payroll information, stays current on payroll taxes and requirements, and supports the day-to-day use of the payroll system. The position partners with Payroll, Human Resources, and other departments to resolve issues, complete special projects, and provide helpful and professional service to employees throughout The Salvation Anny, as well as outside agencies when needed.

Responsibilities

Promotes observance of the Mission, Values, and Doctrines of The Salvation Army. Responsible for the collection and audit of all Personnel Authorization Forms (New Hires, Employment Changes, and Terminations) to ensure accuracy in UKG Pro and Ceridian Dayforce and notify H/R of any errors. Maintains confidentiality of all payroll records. Responsible for collecting Departmental Payroll Datasheets to process the employees' hours for all Payroll Groups. Prepares and finalizes all Pay Groups while accepting the responsibilities for collecting, uploading, and processing Divisional Pay Groups by adhering to the correct payroll processing procedures. Prepares and oversees the production and submission of various payroll reports on a timely basis for either internal or external customers, whether biweekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly- as requested (example - Employee's Pay History). Maintains all wage garnishments and child support. Responsible for completing all related requests for employee earnings by the entity. Responsible for ensuring any Employees' checks are mailed out in a timely fashion. Responsible for the timely responses, internally and externally, regarding payroll inquiries and issues. Maintain and process all employees' verifications. Responsible for keeping the employees' payroll records filed and updated.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Qualifications

• GED or equivalent required with 3-5 years of payroll experience using UKG Pro and Ceridian Dayforce.
• Demonstrates responsibility, respect, a positive attitude, and the ability to follow instructions.
• Maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive information, data, and records; demonstrates strong organizational skills and discretion when working with individual cases.
• Experience in Salvation Army operations is strongly preferred.
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse, meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 upon hire with recurrent training required every five years thereafter. Meet the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153, including the PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Must possess an understanding of and support the mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at

No Phone Calls Please.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 9/4/2026_____________________________________________________________

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ

and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination .

Requisition No. 2672