Summary:
The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of multi-state payroll, including payroll processing, timekeeping, payroll deductions, employee record maintenance, payroll tax compliance, and related reporting. This role serves as a resource to employees and managers on payroll-related matters and requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, analytical skills, and knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local payroll requirements. The Payroll Administrator works effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment while providing responsive and professional customer service.
What This Role Does:
Serves as a subject matter expert and resource to employees, managers, and team members regarding payroll processing and related matters.
Processes, audits, analyzes, and reviews biweekly timekeeping, payroll, and benefit deductions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Identifies and coordinates the setup and maintenance of new state and local payroll tax jurisdictions in Dayforce.
Reviews payroll results and performs payroll reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll finalization.
Coordinates payroll funding activities and verifies payroll amounts and related funding requirements.
Processes regular, manual, and off-cycle payrolls as needed.
Ensures accurate and timely processing of new hires, terminations, employee status changes, compensation changes, benefit changes, and other payroll-related updates.
Administers payroll deductions and legally required withholdings, including wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other applicable deductions.
Prepares, reviews, and files applicable federal, state, and local payroll tax returns, reports, and year-end filings, including W-2 processing.
Researches and responds to payroll tax notices and agency inquiries and coordinates appropriate follow-up and resolution.
Assists with payroll tax amendments, corrections, and other adjustments as needed.
Compiles payroll and tax reports for internal and external purposes and submits reports for review as required.
Maintains accurate and confidential employee payroll records in Dayforce and ensures appropriate documentation of payroll changes.
Conducts payroll audits and reviews to verify the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of payroll transactions and records.
Provides guidance to management and employees regarding payroll policies, procedures, and applicable payroll requirements; escalates complex compliance matters as appropriate.
Maintains and updates payroll policies, procedures, process documentation, and related reference materials.
Supports payroll calendar management and ensures payroll activities are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
Responds to employee and management inquiries, complaints, and payroll issues in a timely and professional manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, human resources, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible payroll experience, including multi-state payroll administration.
Experience researching and resolving payroll and timekeeping discrepancies through analysis of timecard, payroll, and employee data and collaboration with managers and employees.
Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws, regulations, and tax requirements, including wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other legally required deductions.
Experience with payroll tax reporting, reconciliations, year-end processing, and related compliance activities.
Experience maintaining accurate employee payroll records and processing employee status, compensation, benefit, and other payroll-related changes.
Experience with payroll audits,…