Payroll Administrator

POSITION SUMMARY

The Payroll Administrator will be the initial point of contact for employees needing assistance with Company payroll systems. This position will provide assistance of more complex technical payroll procedures, controls, information, and documentation systems as needed. The Payroll Administrator contributes to the continuous improvement of processes, procedures and systems to ensure the Company payroll systems remain fully operational at key processing and reporting times.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to and effectively resolve user inquiries in a timely and efficient manner
• Continually monitor systems to ensure the payroll systems are fully operational at all times and proper software updates are applied as needed
• Work with the Information Technology Department as needed
• Provide timely and accurate documentation and updates as requested
• Cross training of payroll staff on the systems
• Providing support to the Payroll Director as needed
• Perform work timely, accurately and thoroughly with a strong attention to detail and organization
• Be honest, truthful, credible and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Effectively complete assigned tasks under tight deadlines
• Analyze and evaluate work methods, design and implement best practices in payroll systems and procedures
• Stay current on acts, regulations, policies and procedures relating to payroll administration
• Demonstrate knowledge of payroll computer systems, including payroll software and time and attendance systems
• Other related duties will be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, High school diploma required
• 1+ year of payroll/HRIS systems experience
• Strong ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills is a must
• Creative, outgoing, energetic person with a demonstrable track record of exceeding goals
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills
• Proven knowledge of MS Office products
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft is a plus