Payroll Administrator

Payroll Admin - Hybrid Role

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in processing weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll for up to 33 company codes
• Prepares, documents, and disburses payroll checks; calculates gross and net pay amounts (e.g., salary, overtime, shift payments, sales commissions, bonuses, deferred compensation, benefits, tax withholdings, deductions, payroll liabilities, FLSA Overtime calculations, etc.)
• Maintains payroll-specific records and reconciles data; troubleshoots any issues that arise.
• Assist with preparation of quarterly payroll tax reporting and research and resolve payroll/tax reporting issues.
• Assist with year-end reconciliation of payroll reporting, workers comp reporting and 401k reconciliation.
• Provide guidance to plant HR leaders and Finance staff, answers questions regarding payroll matters.
• Project Work: Compliance reporting, tax reporting, and garnishment processing

Knowledge:

• Requires intermediate level skill sets and developing proficiency within discipline.
• Multi-state payroll experience highly desired.
• Canadian payroll processing or international payroll experience a plus.
• Works with moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
• Ability to prioritize work with high volume data, meet established deadlines, maintain attention to detail and accuracy, while working in a team or group environment
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and written, with customers, employees, and management regarding highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Tax experience including state and local registrations, tax amendments and W2c experience.

Required Skills:

• ADP experience a must, Workforce Now or Vantage preferred
• Experience with ADP Time & Attendance, or eTime
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Teams and Excel. Must understand intermediate level formulas and have the ability to maintain spreadsheets.
• Strong organizational skills with a detail-oriented mindset
• Ability to work under strict deadlines while processing and reconciling multiple payrolls concertedly.
• High regard for cross-functional excellence and integrity in a client service capacity.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills

Required Experience:

• 4-6 years payroll experience
• Certifications:
• CPP or FPC Certifications a plus

Geographical Areas:

• Applicants must reside in: Washington ONLY - Seattle area.