Payroll Administrator

General Summary

We are seeking a Payroll Administrator who will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the payroll function and ensuring timely and accurate generation for the company’s weekly and semi-monthly payrolls. This position is fully remote.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing for multiple pay groups to include payroll reconciliation and off cycle payroll processing
• Researches and corrects issues found during processing
• Process garnishment requests
• Provides information and answers employee questions about payroll related matters
• Prepares and reconciles all payments to third party vendors as needed
• Maintain, input, and create health & welfare, pension and insurance vouchers for agency payments
• Prepare month-end reports for Accounting Department
• Responds to payroll related questions from employees and management in a timely manner
• Contributes to maintenance of payroll procedure manual
• Makes recommendations for system and/or process changes as applicable
• Maintains relationships with outside vendors to keep abreast of changes that may affect business
• Liaises with the HR and Accounting departments
• Utilizes UKG for data entry and accounts management
• Runs relevant reports and documents as needed
• Verifies employee records and consults departments in the event of a discrepancy
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

• Must have five (5) years experience using UKG. Strong preference of experience using UKG Dimensions.
• Minimum High school diploma/GED required
• Degree in business administration, finance, or accounting preferred
• Experience with high volume payroll
• Experience working in a critical deadlines environment
• Ex-patriate and union experience preferred
• Certification issued by the American Payroll Association (FCP, CPP) preferred
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of relevant legal regulations
• Ability to work independently and to contribute to a team
• Able to prioritize to meet payroll deadlines
• Intermediate in all Microsoft Office applications

Physical, Environmental and Sensory Requirements

• Work environment is a typical office setting.
• Physical demands include intermittent sitting, standing, and walking, and occasional bending reaching and lifting.

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)