Administrator, Payroll

Gildan•Charleston, SC

55d

About The Position

The Payroll Administrator manages timely processing of hourly and salaried payrolls for Charleston and Jacksonville across a multi-business-unit organization using ADP/Dayforce. The role emphasizes accuracy in hourly time punches, wage calculations, and deductions, and also deposits incoming check and cash receipts. The position processes payroll, coordinates payroll changes with Human Resources, prepares payroll journal entries, submits payroll for approval, and supports payroll audits and monthly financial reporting. It also provides backup payroll processing for EDEN/NDC and performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a university degree.
Technical or specialized knowledge of methods, techniques, systems, and processes in one field.
Basic knowledge developed through education.
Ability to identify and solve problems with many precedents covering most situations.
Ability to organize most aspects of own work according to established deadlines and priorities.
Ability to work collaboratively with team members.
Ability to explain, request, and interpret information related to a technical or specialized area.
Ability to identify potential shortfalls or opportunities and propose service-delivery solutions.
Ability to provide occasional guidance to others and respond to standard, routine requests from external contacts.
Ability to make short-term decisions within prescribed guidelines, with awareness of effects on others’ efficiency.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work in a team-based environment and adapt to changing work priorities.
Very strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of data.
Hearing sufficient to hear instructions, receive information from various sources, and understand safety warnings.
Vision sufficient to read instructions, interpret data, and formulate metrics.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
Experience using and maintaining a fully functional integrated HRIS system; Oracle platform preferred.

Responsibilities

Process hourly and salaried payroll on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
Ensure accurate input of garnishments and vacation information for import into ADP/Dayforce.
Coordinate pay-rate, vacation, and deduction changes with Human Resources.
Create payroll journal entries for input into JDE/E1.
Submit final payroll for approval to the Financial Rep. Distribution Director.
Collaborate with internal and external audit teams to prepare accurate documentation and respond to payroll audit requests.
Serve as backup for payroll processing for EDEN/NDC.
Assist with monthly financial reporting requirements as needed.
Deposit incoming check and cash receipts.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.