Payroll Administrator - Norfolk, VA

Xylem Tree Experts•Norfolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Administrator handles weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees in a busy work environment. This position has no direct reports. The role involves processing payroll, managing employee data, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Requirements

Five years’ minimum experience in Payroll and Benefits.
Previous professional experience with processing garnishments and administering federal, state, and local taxes is also required.
Microsoft Office knowledge.
Must meet I-9 requirements.
Position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates in Spanish and English are preferred.
College courses in accounting and/or business preferred.

Responsibilities

Processing weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees (exempt & non-exempt) via the designated software system.
Enter and/or update payroll records such as terminations, benefits deductions, wage garnishments, compensation, direct deposits, paid time off, etc.
Review and correcting errors to ensure accuracy of payroll before submitting final approval.
Create new hire files, data entry of employee information, maintaining employee files in compliance with applicable legal and contractual requirements.
Serve as the primary contact for employee inquiries regarding payroll checks, including pay discrepancies, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and direct deposits.
Investigate and resolve payroll issues promptly and accurately.
Review payroll data for accuracy, including hours worked, pay rates, bonuses, and leave balances.
Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with audit and retention requirements.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Support audits, reporting requests, and reconciliation activities.
Communicate payroll schedules, deadlines, and changes to employees as needed.