Payroll Administrator (Remote)

Overview

This role is a Payroll Administrator position with a remote work environment. The work schedule will be based on Central and Eastern Time Zones (CST/EST).

Locations: Chicago, Illinois; Houston, Texas; or Maitland, Florida.

The position involves managing voluntary deductions, auditing benefits, and payroll processing for multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Track voluntary deductions for 1200+ employees.
• Track W2 healthcare costs for a self-insured insurance plan.
• Track missed deductions for employees on leave.
• Work with third-party benefit and 401(k) administrators.
• Review reports from third-party administrators for new enrollments, terminations, and changes.
• Update employee deductions in ADP and tracking spreadsheets.
• Upload bi-weekly payroll deduction files to third-party benefit and 401(k) administrators.
• Reconcile insurance invoices, process payments, and send paperwork to accounting.
• Process garnishments.
• Create payroll journal entries.
• Prepare month-end reports.
• Perform end-to-end payroll processing for 2 entities; approximately 250 employees.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years multi-state payroll experience.
• Knowledge of State and Local Payroll Laws.
• Accounting experience helpful.
• Accurate data entry skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to maintain confidential information.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Must have reliable internet services.

Preferred Qualifications

• ADP experience preferred.
• Deltek Vantagepoint experience is a plus.
• FPC or CPP is a plus.
• Advanced excellent Excel skills (Pivot Tables, X Lookup, V Lookup, Understanding of Macros).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $65,000 to $80,000.
• Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Health insurance
• Vacation time
• 401(k) retirement benefits

Location

Remote position with schedule based on Central and Eastern Time Zones (CST/EST).

• Chicago, Illinois; Houston, Texas; or Maitland, Florida