Company Overview American Textile Company has been dedicated to enhancing sleep and daily comfort for over 90 years. Our wide range of bedding products, including pillows, mattress pads, protectors, blankets, sheets, and comforters, are trusted by millions across North America and around the world. Headquartered just outside Pittsburgh with additional operations across the U.S. and internationally, we are committed to quality and innovation. Overview The Senior Payroll Administrator ensures accurate, timely end-to-end payroll processing for multiple pay groups and provides guidance to HR partners on payroll policies and procedures. This role serves as a subject matter expert on payroll operations while also supporting benefits administration and leave initiatives. Key Responsibilities (Payroll-Focused): Processes payrolls for any combination of our semi-monthly, biweekly, and weekly pay groups in coordination with the payroll team. Review timesheets for accuracy, verify non-worked earnings, and ensure approvals are obtained. Validate labor tracking data and review new hire, termination, and employee change data in the HRIS system. Provide guidance to HR Generalists and Recruiters on payroll policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance and accuracy. Maintain payroll reports and provide accurate information to Finance to support reconciliations, tax reporting, and general ledger postings. Accurately process garnishments and support payroll-related audits. Partner with the payroll team on system projects and upgrades to improve efficiency and accuracy. Acts as a payroll subject matter expert and leverages expertise to support HR Generalists, Recruiters, and the broader HR team. Supporting Responsibilities (Benefits & Leave): Administer employee benefits programs and provide guidance on leave laws (FMLA, ADA, disability). Collaborate with HR Generalists to guide the leave process and ensure accurate, timely communication with employees. Support benefits and leave recordkeeping and compliance efforts.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field. Minimum of 5+ years of progressive, hands-on end-to-end payroll experience; multi-state payroll processing is a plus. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certification a plus Experience in a manufacturing setting; both union and non-union environments preferred. Proficiency in HRIS is required; prior experience with UKG is strongly preferred. In-depth knowledge and expertise in Total Rewards, with a focus on payroll and benefits administration. Thorough understanding of state and federal regulations related to benefit plans (COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA) and leave laws (FMLA, ADA).
Pay:
From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): This position works onsite Mon-Thurs 7:30-5, Friday is WFH half day, does this work for your schedule? What are your salary expectations? How many years of hands-on, end-to-end payroll processing experience do you have? How often were you responsible for researching and resolving payroll discrepancies or employee pay issues?