Payroll Administrator

Overview

A growing dental support organization with a network of over 600 practices across 30 states is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple entities, supporting compliance with payroll tax requirements, and providing excellent service to employees. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, thrive in a high-volume environment, and balance accuracy with efficiency.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Pacific Time)

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare multi-state and multi-entity payroll in a high-volume environment.
• Review and verify timekeeping records, hours worked, deductions, and adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and prepare reports for management and audits.
• Reconcile payroll data, research discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly.
• Provide timely support and answers to employee payroll questions.
• Assist with internal and external payroll audits and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to share payroll information and resolve issues.
• Contribute to process improvements and documentation of payroll procedures.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of hands-on payroll processing or payroll administration experience in a high-volume, multi-state and/or multi-entity environment.
• Knowledge of payroll tax laws, wage/hour regulations, and basic accounting principles related to disbursements.
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated customer service focus and ability to resolve employee issues.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience supporting process enhancements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UKG HRIS/payroll system.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $25 - $28
• Benefits vary based on employment status and hours worked and include paid time off (PTO), health, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Location

This position operates on Pacific Time hours (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM PT), supporting multiple states and entities within the network.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and expression), religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), protected hairstyles and textures, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic is prohibited. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request.