Payroll Administrator

Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc.•Milford, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc., founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), is a premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times, and just-in-time manufacturing, producing castings in hundreds of different alloys for global markets including automotive and aerospace. Hitchiner offers an enriching environment dedicated to fostering professional growth, development, upward mobility, and internal promotions, supported by an on-site "Center for Excellence" new hire training program. The Payroll Administrator ensures accurate and timely payroll processing and supports key accounting and Accounts Payable (AP) activities, maintaining payroll and vendor records, preparing payroll-related accounting entries, supporting audits, and contributing to year-end reporting and compliance.

Requirements

High school diploma required
2–5 years of payroll or accounting support experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to learn new software quickly.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in business or accounting preferred.
Experience with vendor maintenance or AP tasks beneficial.
Experience in manufacturing or similar environments helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Process hourly and salaried payrolls in Dayforce, ensuring accurate adjustments, hours, and earning codes.
Maintain payroll records and complete payroll‑related journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end tasks.
Perform year‑end activities, including taxable fringe benefit calculations, tax reconciliations, and W‑2 tie‑outs.
Support payroll‑related audit preparation by providing schedules, reports, and documentation.
Enter and code invoices, assist with accruals, and support timely AP processing.
Maintain vendor records, including new vendor setup, updates, W‑9 collection, TIN checks, and 1099 review.
Contribute to payroll and AP special projects as needed.

Benefits

Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
Medical and Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
Company Profit Sharing Plan
3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation 10 years seniority
We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
Training and Educational Assistance Programs