Payroll and Leave of Absence Administrator (Hybrid)

reliance•Brentwood, TN

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

AMI Metals, Inc. is hiring a Payroll and Leave of Absence Administrator to accurately and promptly process U.S. payroll and provide administrative support for employee leaves of absence. The role processes bi-weekly payroll, including commissions, bonuses, incentive payments, adjustments, and other special transactions; performs payroll and union reconciliations; administers wage garnishments; maintains payroll and leave records; and responds to employee and manager inquiries. The position supports multi-state payroll and timekeeping requirements and provides Dayforce training and procedural assistance to new and existing managers. It requires accuracy, organization, confidentiality, customer service, and the ability to meet payroll and administrative deadlines. The role also prepares routine reports and documentation, supports audits, and performs other payroll, leave, and Human Resources administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

Three to five years of payroll administration, payroll processing, leave administration, or related HR/payroll experience is preferred.
Hands-on experience processing bi-weekly payroll.
Experience processing commissions, bonuses, incentive payments, supplemental earnings, payroll adjustments, and other special payroll transactions.
Experience administering and tracking wage garnishments.
Strong reconciliation, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and consistently meet payroll and administrative deadlines.
High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and dependability.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and a service-oriented approach.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of organizational, payroll, medical, and employee information.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with union payroll deductions, PTO tracking, welfare fund contributions, and union-related reconciliations.
Experience administering and tracking employee leaves of absence.
Multi-state payroll experience and knowledge of state-specific payroll requirements.
Knowledge of state-specific wage-and-hour requirements, including meal-period premium and penalty requirements.
Dayforce payroll and/or timekeeping experience is strongly preferred.
Ability to train and provide procedural support to managers regarding Dayforce payroll and timekeeping processes.
College degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Process accurate, timely bi-weekly U.S. payroll in accordance with payroll schedules and company procedures.
Process commissions, bonuses, incentive payments, adjustments, corrections, supplemental earnings, and other special payroll transactions.
Review timekeeping and payroll information for completeness and accuracy, and follow up with employees and managers about missing or potentially inaccurate information.
Liaise with managers to ensure payroll records and transactions are submitted, authorized, and approved.
Ensure payroll change forms are submitted and processed, and process approved payroll changes, deductions, adjustments, and corrections.
Perform payroll reconciliations, research discrepancies, and coordinate corrections.
Respond to routine employee and manager questions about payroll, timekeeping, deductions, and related matters.
Assist with payroll audits, reporting, year-end activities, and special reporting requirements; maintain supporting payroll records and documentation.
Administer and track wage garnishments, maintain accurate records of active orders and changes, and respond to routine employee and agency inquiries.
Reconcile union-related PTO, dues, and welfare fund contributions; review and prepare applicable invoices for timely payment; research discrepancies and coordinate corrections.
Administer and track employee leaves of absence, provide information and forms, follow up on outstanding documentation, maintain records, and monitor open cases.
Coordinate payroll deductions and other payroll transactions related to leaves, and assist with return-to-work documentation and administrative processing.
Support multi-state payroll and timekeeping requirements, applicable reporting and deductions, and established state-specific procedures; escalate exceptions or questions as appropriate.
Provide Dayforce payroll and timekeeping support to managers, train newly hired and promoted managers, and help identify and correct timekeeping issues before payroll deadlines.
Prepare routine payroll and Human Resources reports, spreadsheets, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Assist with internal and external audits by gathering and organizing payroll and employee documentation.
Maintain organized and accurate electronic and/or hard-copy records; protect confidential employee, payroll, medical, and company information.
Provide professional, service-oriented assistance to employees and managers and perform other payroll, leave, and Human Resources administrative duties as assigned.