Payroll Administrator

We are looking for an experienced and highly capable Payroll Administrator to lead accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for a multi-site workforce. This role is responsible for end-to-end payroll administration and requires a confident detail oriented who can take ownership, exercise sound judgment, and operate with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings deep payroll expertise supporting 300-500 employees across weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly cycles, demonstrates strong system proficiency, and is comfortable being the go-to payroll authority.

Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule for an employee population ranging from approximately 300 to 500 staff members.
• Review, analyze, and audit payroll registers, time records, and supporting documentation to ensure earnings, deductions, net pay and taxes are entered correctly.
• Audit payroll registers to identify discrepancies, resolve errors, and maintain reliable payroll records.
• Administer garnishments and other withholdings in accordance with applicable orders, policies, and payroll regulations.
• Manage both system-based and manual payroll activities as needed to support timely employee payments.
• Use ADP, Workforce Now, and payroll tools and related systems to maintain employee payroll information and complete payroll processing tasks.
• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders with accuracy and professionalism.
• Maintain organized payroll documentation and support compliance with company procedures and reporting requirements.

Partner with HR and leadership to support payroll-related compliance, reporting, audits, and internal controls.