Payroll Administrator

First National Bank Texas•Killeen, TX

11d

About The Position

The Payroll Administrator provides information and responds to employee questions regarding payroll matters. The role processes non-exempt payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and other employment status updates, and manages non-exempt FMLA leave requests and related payroll transactions. This includes reviewing documentation, coordinating with HR, tracking leave dates and balances, updating payroll records, and ensuring appropriate pay adjustments and deductions are processed. The position prepares, reviews, and reconciles payroll-related general ledger entries, coordinates with Accounting to ensure transactions are properly recorded and reconciled, and investigates discrepancies among payroll registers, general ledger accounts, payroll reports, and accounting records. It also processes wage garnishments in accordance with state and federal law, coordinates benefit adjustments with HR, processes and reconciles payroll wire transfers, and processes weekly benefit program imports for employee deductions. Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are required; other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of two years of Payroll experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and payroll software programs.
Working knowledge of relevant legal regulations.
Good communication skills.
Detail-oriented, analytical, and organized.
Capable of meeting deadlines.
Must successfully pass a background investigation according to company policy.
Must be able to get along with co-workers and work effectively in a team environment.
Must be able to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.
Must be able to operate a computer and other office machinery for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

CPP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide information and respond to employee questions regarding payroll-related matters.
Process non-exempt payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and other employment status updates.
Process and maintain non-exempt FMLA leave requests and related payroll transactions, including reviewing documentation, coordinating with HR, tracking leave dates and balances, updating payroll records, and ensuring appropriate pay adjustments and deductions are processed.
Prepare, review, and reconcile payroll-related general ledger entries, including payroll taxes, benefits, deductions, and other payroll expenses.
Coordinate with Accounting to ensure payroll transactions are properly recorded, posted, and reconciled to the general ledger.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies among payroll registers, general ledger accounts, payroll reports, and accounting records.
Process wage garnishments for all employees in accordance with state and federal law.
Coordinate with HR to record, track, and process benefit adjustments.
Process and reconcile payroll wire transfers.
Process weekly benefit program imports for employee deductions.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned.