Payroll Administrator

Lafrance Hospitality•Westport, MA

1d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Lafrance Hospitality is seeking a skilled Payroll Administrator to manage accurate payroll administration and maintain organizational standards. The role processes payroll for all employees, maintains payroll system data, supports onboarding, and responds to payroll-related questions. It is an in-office position with a Monday through Friday schedule; hours may vary based on business needs, and extended hours may be required during payroll cycles.

Requirements

At least 3 years of payroll processing experience; hospitality industry experience is preferred.
Experience with ADP Workforce Now payroll software is required.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Flexibility to work extended hours during payroll cycles as required.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plus.
Payroll processing experience in the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees and process new-hire onboarding documents in a timely manner.
Maintain and update ADP payroll system software, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
Collaborate with the HR team to resolve ADP Workforce Now system issues and implement updates.
Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
Verify timesheets, wage computations, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
Manage payroll deductions, including taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other withholdings.
Provide training and support to the management team on completing bi-weekly payroll processing.
Respond professionally and courteously to employee, manager, and external-party payroll inquiries, such as questions about paid time off balances, time record discrepancies, and employment verification; conduct payroll investigations.
Perform regular audits of payroll system data to ensure accuracy and compliance.