Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to manage end-to-end payroll operations for a large employee population in Georgetown, Kentucky. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely pay while maintaining compliance with wage and hour regulations and internal standards. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work closely with Human Resources and Accounting to keep employee data and payroll records accurate.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full biweekly payroll cycle for more than 300 employees, ensuring earnings, deductions, and withholdings are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Administer electronic timekeeping and workforce management systems, including reviewing approved hours and maintaining reliable attendance data.
• Apply payroll changes such as compensation updates, tax elections, benefit deductions, direct deposit details, and internal transfers with proper authorization and timely entry.
• Monitor payroll compliance by following company policies and federal, state, and local requirements related to payroll, wages, and hours worked.
• Partner with Human Resources and Accounting to support accurate employee record maintenance and produce payroll-related reports as needed.
• Oversee payroll transactions involving garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, retirement loan deductions, and other required withholdings.
• Maintain confidential payroll files and prepare organized records and supporting documents for internal reviews and external audits.
• Conduct periodic payroll audits, support 401(k) administration and submissions, and help improve payroll systems, procedures, and overall processing accuracy.
• Investigate payroll questions and discrepancies by gathering information, analyzing findings, and providing clear responses to employees.
• Promote a safe work environment by addressing unsafe conditions or behaviors and completing additional assigned duties as needed.