Payroll Administrator

Description

Job Summary:The Corporate Payroll Administrator is responsible for overseeing and facilitating the payroll processing activities to include accurate calculation of wages, audit, and maintenance of records, distribution of payrolls, payroll reports, and withheld monies in a timely manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Serve as primary point of contact for payroll processing and compliance within the system of record.

• Coordinate with federal and state agencies on specialized issues pertaining to employee compensation and deductions
• Ensure the timely preparation of a variety of local, state, and federal forms to assist both in audit process and regular filings in payroll, personnel, and tax related matters as assigned by the Payroll Manager
• Serve as primary administrator for payroll processing within respective system to include accurate time record flow (import/export), sending direct deposit transmittals, ensuring positive pay files, etc
• Establish regular communication is established with HR, Benefits, HRIS, and other system users to stay informed of system issues and ongoing projects that may impact the payroll department.
• Maintain accurate reports, procedures, and documents for the payroll system
• Assist with upper-level escalation for payroll department tickets and request, provide resolution and recommend alternative strategies for solving problems
• Ensure detailed records and change tracking is in effect for deductions, banking information, tax withholdings, and any additional items
• Identify and research frequently occurring issues and problems to recommend to the Payroll Manager for department enhancements to processes and procedures
• Establish and execute regular compliance audit standards within the department to ensure all applicable laws, regulations, and rules are being fulfilled
• Ensure accurate and timely processing for payroll from initial receipt, ongoing review, and verification and finalization through posting/payment

Requirements

This position does not require travel to other Woodgrain locations.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Effective time management and organization skills
• Strong understanding of payroll policies and procedures to include terminology.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision on assigned tasks
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience with payroll processing in a HRIS or payroll system (previous experience working with ECP and UKG is preferred but not required)
• Analytical, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with a team and collaborate to reach solutions
• Strong interpersonal, listening, written, and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to meet schedules and time lines and maintain consistent, punctual, and regular with schedule and attendance
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, to include Excel (vlookups & pivot tables), Word, Outlook, etc

Benefits

Starting Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 (depending on experience)

• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Annual Salary Incentive Bonus
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• 401(k) with an Employer Match
• Progressive Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance