Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team in Concord, North Carolina. In this role, you will be responsible for managing multi-state payroll for approximately 1,000 employees, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Additionally, you will oversee benefits and retirement plan administration while delivering exceptional service to employees.

Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll on a biweekly schedule, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including earnings, deductions, and tax data, while resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Administer payroll tax processes, such as withholding, reporting, and remittance, and manage year-end filings including W-2s.
• Ensure compliance with complex state regulations, including California wage and hour laws, and support internal and external audits.
• Oversee employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and leave programs, processing changes as needed.
• Administer the company's 401(k) plan, managing enrollments, contributions, loans, and distributions to ensure compliance.
• Reconcile payroll and benefits data, including general ledger entries and invoices, identifying and correcting discrepancies.
• Generate detailed payroll and benefits reports to support management and finance teams in decision-making.
• Coordinate annual nondiscrimination testing and audits for retirement plans in partnership with plan providers.
• Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees, providing timely and accurate resolutions.