Payroll Administrator

Title: Payroll Administrator

Duration: FTE

Location: Georgetown, KY

Salary: $90K with benefits (Relocation package available)

Job description

The Payroll Administrator will oversee and supervise the organization's payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and processing of biweekly payroll for over 300 Team Members; reviews and ensures accuracy of approved timesheets, tracks and deducts all garnishments, Chapter 12, tax levies, child support orders, 401K loan deductions, along with other miscellaneous payroll deductions
• Responsible for the administration of the UKG Pro and UKG Workforce Management electronic timekeeping system
• Ensures compliance with ICI policies as well as all federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices
• Responsible for the coordination efforts between payroll, Human Resources, and Accounting to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data (including preparation/distribution of detailed reports)
• Updates payroll records by entering changes in pay, exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, scheduling, and job title and department/division transfers
• Ensures all Team Member changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis
• Responsible for reviewing changes for proper authorization
• Maintains Team Members' files confidentially regarding payroll documentation
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
• Responsible for the tracking and maintenance of Team Members' attendance records
• Performs quarterly in-depth payroll audits
• Manages all aspects of Team Members' direct deposits
• Responsible for all aspects of 401K, including audits, administration, and biweekly submittals
• Resolves and handles questions regarding payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Responds to Team Members' requests for payroll information
• Analyzes payroll data and practices, applying relevant laws, regulations, and principles
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Proactively addresses and corrects all unsafe behaviors and conditions

Qualifications include:

• Strong experience with UKG payroll software
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required
• 3-5 years of related experience required
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function, including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to be flexible with changing work requirements and expectations
• Navigating through multiple database applications