Payroll Administrator

WOODGRAIN Inc.•Meridian, ID

57d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Payroll Administrator is responsible for overseeing and facilitating the payroll processing activities to include accurate calculation of wages, audit, and maintenance of records, distribution of payrolls, payroll reports, and withheld monies in a timely manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Serve as primary point of contact for payroll processing and compliance within the system of record.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Must have at least 3 years of experience with payroll processing in a HRIS or payroll system (previous experience working with ECP and UKG is preferred but not required)
Strong understanding of payroll policies and procedures to include terminology.

Nice To Haves

Analytical, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with a team and collaborate to reach solutions
Strong interpersonal, listening, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently with little to no supervision on assigned tasks
Must be able to meet schedules and time lines and maintain consistent, punctual, and regular with schedule and attendance
Effective time management and organization skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, to include Excel (vlookups & pivot tables), Word, Outlook, etc
Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely processing for payroll from initial receipt, ongoing review, and verification and finalization through posting/payment
Maintain accurate reports, procedures, and documents for the payroll system
Ensure detailed records and change tracking is in effect for deductions, banking information, tax withholdings, and any additional items
Serve as primary administrator for payroll processing within respective system to include accurate time record flow (import/export), sending direct deposit transmittals, ensuring positive pay files, etc
Establish and execute regular compliance audit standards within the department to ensure all applicable laws, regulations, and rules are being fulfilled
Ensure the timely preparation of a variety of local, state, and federal forms to assist both in audit process and regular filings in payroll, personnel, and tax related matters as assigned by the Payroll Manager
Coordinate with federal and state agencies on specialized issues pertaining to employee compensation and deductions
Assist with upper-level escalation for payroll department tickets and request, provide resolution and recommend alternative strategies for solving problems
Identify and research frequently occurring issues and problems to recommend to the Payroll Manager for department enhancements to processes and procedures
Establish regular communication is established with HR, Benefits, HRIS, and other system users to stay informed of system issues and ongoing projects that may impact the payroll department.