Payroll Administrator I

MAP•Chesapeake, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Map Communications Inc. is looking for a Payroll Administrator I to join our Chesapeake office! As a Payroll Administrator I, you will manage the full employee lifecycle, serving as a key point of contact from onboarding through off boarding for our Canadian employees. You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of employee data, handling all status changes, and ensuring year-end documentation is accurate and complete. Your core technical duties will include managing electronic timekeeping systems to calculate payable hours, tax withholdings, and various deductions with total precision. Beyond data entry, you will play a vital role in reporting and compliance by preparing detailed payroll records for weekly, quarterly, and year-end reviews. You will also support our team's well-being by assisting with the administration of benefits and leave, including health insurance and retirement plans. As a problem-solver, you will proactively resolve payroll discrepancies and provide professional, timely responses to employee inquiries. Finally, you will collaborate closely with our accounting and operations departments to ensure a seamless, unified approach to payroll and benefits processing.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a fast-paced, professional office environment.
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office, with a mastery of Excel (specifically VLOOKUPS, pivot tables, and advanced functions).
Strong mathematical skills and a high level of data accuracy.
Exceptional attention to detail with a proven track record of maintaining precision.
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively within a dynamic, shifting environment.

Nice To Haves

+1 years of experience in a payroll office, specifically with multi-state payroll processing.
Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now (WFN) or similar HRIS platforms.
FPC/CPP certification (completed or currently in progress).
Experience managing employee benefits and leave administration.
Background in Workers' Compensation administration.

Responsibilities

Manage the full employee lifecycle, serving as a key point of contact from onboarding through off boarding for Canadian employees.
Maintain the integrity of employee data.
Handle all employee status changes.
Ensure year-end documentation is accurate and complete.
Manage electronic timekeeping systems to calculate payable hours, tax withholdings, and various deductions.
Prepare detailed payroll records for weekly, quarterly, and year-end reviews.
Assist with the administration of benefits and leave, including health insurance and retirement plans.
Proactively resolve payroll discrepancies.
Provide professional, timely responses to employee inquiries.
Collaborate with accounting and operations departments to ensure a seamless approach to payroll and benefits processing.