Payroll Administrator

Novonesis•Franklinton, LA

11d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Novonesis is hiring a Payroll Administrator to support accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations across North America. The role maintains payroll systems and interfaces, supports multi-state and multi-country payroll processes, and works with Finance, Human Resources, and Payroll teams to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. It combines operational payroll work, technical expertise, accounting and compliance support, project leadership, and process improvement. The Payroll Administrator serves as a functional expert for payroll systems, accounting, compliance, and related controls. The position supports payroll exceptions, reconciliations, accounting activities, audits, and annual payroll projects, while contributing to initiatives such as acquisitions, tax projects, and system implementations. The role is based in Franklinton, North Carolina, with a hybrid arrangement and an office-based professional environment. Occasional project-driven flexibility may be required during audits, year-end processing, and major payroll initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, with a minimum of five years of relevant payroll processing experience in a medium-sized organization of 500 or more employees.
In lieu of a degree, ten years of progressive hands-on payroll processing experience.
Strong knowledge of payroll processing, accounting, and compliance requirements.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Word.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Strong customer service mindset and commitment to supporting employees and stakeholders effectively.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ceridian Dayforce payroll systems.
Experience supporting multi-state and multi-country payroll environments.
Payroll project management experience.
Knowledge of SAP integrations and reconciliation processes.
Experience supporting acquisitions, system implementations, or large-scale process improvements.
Continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and operational excellence.
Experience working within quality management systems and audit environments.

Responsibilities

Maintain payroll systems and interfaces, including Ceridian Dayforce, Time & Attendance, and HRDE platforms.
Ensure data accuracy across payroll and connected systems.
Investigate and resolve payroll issues and provide support across all organizational levels.
Serve as the functional expert for payroll accounting, compliance, and payroll-related controls.
Review system configurations and payroll processes to identify enhancements and optimize performance.
Coordinate payroll exception processing, reconciliations, and accounting activities, including SAP-to-payroll reconciliations and variance corrections.
Lead and support annual payroll projects, including workers' compensation, 401(k), QMS activities, and audits.
Participate in strategic initiatives such as acquisitions, tax-related projects, and payroll system implementations.
Safeguard confidential payroll information and maintain strict confidentiality standards.
Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives across payroll functions.