Payroll Administrator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in payroll and benefits administration, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and benefits administration
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and problem-solving ability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification
• Experience in multi-state payroll environments
• Prior experience supporting audits or compliance reviews

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Manage payroll systems, audits, reconciliations, and reporting, including year-end processing (W-2s, tax filings)
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data, compensation changes, and reporting alignment
• Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and leave programs, including managing leave of absence (LOA) processes and compliance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries, resolving issues with a high level of customer service
• Support benefits open enrollment, vendor relationships, and plan renewals
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws
• Maintain and improve payroll and benefits processes, controls, and documentation
• Conduct audits and provide insights on payroll discrepancies, trends, and cost management
• Assist with HR projects and initiatives related to compensation, benefits, and employee experience

Benefits

• PTO
• sick days
• paid volunteer hours
• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• 401(k)