Senior Payroll Administrator

Prairie Meadows•Altoona, IA

About The Position

Prairie Meadows is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Payroll Administrator to join its Human Resources team. The position is responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for more than 1,000 employees. The successful candidate will work independently in a fast-paced environment and may have the opportunity to advance into a Payroll Manager role. The position works Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least seven years of progressively responsible payroll experience, including full-cycle payroll processing.
Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
Experience processing payroll for a large workforce; experience with 500 or more employees is strongly preferred.
Experience with ADP payroll systems, preferably ADP Workforce Now.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).

Responsibilities

Independently process biweekly payroll for more than 1,000 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
Review and verify employee hours, earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other payroll transactions.
Process payroll adjustments, corrections, off-cycle payments, and special payroll transactions.
Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee and management payroll questions.
Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
Complete payroll reconciliations, reporting, audits, and year-end activities, including W-2 preparation.
Serve as a key resource for the ADP payroll system, assisting with system updates, testing, and process improvements.
Collaborate with Human Resources, Accounting, Benefits, and other departments to support payroll operations.
Provide guidance and technical assistance to payroll staff while serving as the primary backup to the Payroll & Benefits Manager.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls while maintaining strict confidentiality.