Payroll Administrator I

Overview

This role supports hybrid/remote operations and is based around onsite locations in Sioux Falls, SD; Phoenix, AZ; Louisville, KY; Troy, MI; Franklin, TN; and Easton, PA.

The position is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate delivery and accounting of salaries, wages, commission, and incentive payments.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payrolls for specific employee groups.
  • Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
• Monitor submissions of approved time sheets and ensure valid data transfers to/from payroll service.
• Maintain accurate records by updating databases with status changes, tax withholdings, benefits deductions, time off accruals, and related items.
• Research and resolve employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, deductions, direct deposit, garnishments, and leave-related payroll impacts.
• Provide accurate figures for computing severance and vacation payout amounts as needed.
• Assist with payroll tax activities, including tax notice research, agency correspondence, account reconciliations, and payroll tax reporting support.
• Develop ad hoc payroll, financial, and operational reporting as required.
• Analyze and prepare general ledger journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Complete general ledger and checking reconciliations by deadlines.
• Administer various system interfaces with general ledger, payroll, benefits, and timekeeping applications.
• Process correct garnishment and other special payroll deduction calculations to ensure compliance as required.
• Review changes for proper authorization and compliance with federal/state/local regulations.
• Assist with leave of absence payroll processing and validate benefit deductions, arrears balances, and payroll impacts.
• Record payroll invoices into the accounts payable system.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing payroll documentation and responding to information requests.
• Maintain procedures, desk guides, and documentation for assigned responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Typically requires less than one year of related experience
• Attention to detail
• Integrity & trust

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $14 hourly – $23 hourly
  • The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this role. Individual pay within the range will be determined by multiple factors, including experience, qualifications, skills, and location.
• Eligible for an annual performance-based incentive opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including:
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Paid time off
  • And more

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers candidates for roles without regard to race, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.

Additional Information

• Responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive and may be changed at any time.
• Applications will be accepted for a minimum of 3 days after posting, with no predetermined application submission deadline.
• Knowingly submitting false information will result in disqualification for consideration of future positions, termination of employment, and forfeiture of other rights.