Payroll Administrator (9234)

The Salvation Army•Atlanta, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Administrator processes biweekly, multi-state and multi-facility payroll for more than 1,000 employees. The position oversees payroll administration, employment-tax reconciliation, wage garnishments, and benefits deductions, and helps ensure timely, compliant payroll through data maintenance, system-control monitoring, transaction audits, and discrepancy resolution. The role also supports biweekly officer-allowance payments and annual tax-grant administration; tracks compliance with local minimum-wage and IRS tax requirements; trains field users on payroll systems and related websites; and serves as a liaison with the payroll vendor, tax authorities, judicial systems, and other external companies. The position requires understanding payroll-related modules in the HCM system, monitoring system changes that may affect payroll, and identifying guidance or training needs for system users. It audits employee tax information, monitors Paycom audit reports during the pay cycle, works with HR to resolve issues, prepares payroll audit materials and reports, maintains employee data, and provides statistical reporting to the Command Finance Board and other stakeholders. The role is based at The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Work is generally performed in a normal office environment, usually seated, with occasional standing or walking and occasional travel as needed. Employees are expected to conduct their duties in accordance with the organization’s ministry and Christian principles and not undermine its religious mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resource Administration, Business Administration, Communication, Information Technology, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Four years of experience administering an HRIS system, such as Paycom, PeopleSoft, Workday, or similar, for payroll processing; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid state driver’s license.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to work under deadline pressure and time constraints.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to travel when needed.
Ability to conduct duties in accordance with the organization’s ministry and Christian principles.

Responsibilities

Process biweekly multi-state and multi-facility payroll for more than 1,000 employees.
Oversee payroll administration, employment-tax reconciliation, wage garnishments, and benefits deductions.
Maintain payroll data, monitor system controls, audit transactions, and resolve discrepancies to support timely and compliant payroll processing.
Train field users on the payroll system and applicable websites.
Serve as a liaison with the payroll vendor, tax authorities, judicial systems, and other external companies.
Participate in biweekly officer-allowance payment administration and annual tax-grant administration.
Track and ensure compliance with local minimum-wage and IRS tax requirements.
Understand payroll-related HCM modules, including Benefits, Absence/Time Off, Reporting, Business Processes, Security, Notifications, Compensation, and Recruitment.
Monitor HCM system changes affecting payroll data and functionality, assess impacts on payroll operations, and identify user guidance and training needs.
Audit employee tax information in the payroll system, monitor Paycom audit reports throughout the pay cycle, and work with HR to resolve errors and other issues.
Prepare payroll audit reports and requested information; prepare reports and employee lists and ensure information is current.
Explain payroll processes and applicable policies when requested.
Prepare and maintain employee data supporting required reports.
Provide statistical reports to the Command Finance Board to support decision-making.
Create reports supporting training needs, data analysis, audits, and managerial decisions.
Travel when needed to accomplish assigned duties.
Conduct duties and communications professionally and in accordance with the organization’s ministry and Christian principles.