Position Summary: The position of Payroll Administrator is responsible for administering the payroll processing for multiple companies. This position ensures the accurate and timely processing of multi-state payrolls for assigned companies in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures that govern time collection, payroll processing and taxation.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Review wage computations, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Process approximately 9 multi-state payrolls accurately and timely, consistent with federal and state laws.
• Process all manual (off cycle payroll runs) pay/hour issues, voids, and stop payments in all systems.
• Supports and executes activities related to the disbursement of payroll for all employees. This includes running payroll and submission of payments via ACH or pay cards.
• Responsible to reconcile each payroll processed to ensure all payments have been properly processed and appropriate taxes/deductions withheld as scheduled.
• Maintain standard work instructions for payroll processing.
• Respond timely to employees regarding inquiries or payroll related issues.
• Analyze the reasons for payroll errors and work with OTL, Human Resources and managers to resolve issues.
• Process involuntary deductions (garnishments, levies, and child support).
• Enter, maintain, track and process tax and direct deposits entries for employees.
• Maintain a wide variety of payroll information, files, and records in written and electronic formats for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Use Ivanti Tracking System for all cases such as phone calls, emails, payroll entries, etc.…
• Run reports as requested or needed for payroll processing and for other departments as needed.
• Must maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion with all payroll and employee data.
• Provide back-up support to other payroll team members as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3 years of related payroll experience
• Proficient in use of payroll processing software. (ADP/Oracle Software preferred)
• Ability to deal and work well under pressure
• Knowledge of payroll and accounting practices, principles, and laws
• Strong attention to detail
• CPP/FPC certification is a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle to feel and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Competencies:

• Self-Motivated
• Team Driven
• Customer Focused
• Analytical and team participant with good interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented with expertise in written and verbal communication
• Must be able to follow Company policies.

Pike is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled