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Payroll Administrator

RM Palmer Company
Reading, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

ComeJoinTheFun as a Payroll Administrator at RM Palmer and contribute to #makingcandyfun

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Administrator to manage our payroll operations for approximately 500 employees. The ideal candidate will work in partnership with Paylocity to ensure success of the payroll process.

R.M. Palmer Company, LLC designs, produces, packages, and ships seasonal chocolate novelties. Its products include filled chocolates, solid chocolates, chocolate bars and balls, chocolate cups and coins, chocolate patties, and seasonal products. In addition to their own branded products, the Company co-manufactures both seasonal and everyday products for other large branded companies. Today, the Company operates out of two manufacturing facilities and one distribution facility with ~600 full-time employees. R.M. Palmer Company, LLC has some of the most differentiated manufacturing capabilities in the industry as one of the only companies in the U.S. able to make hollow molded chocolate candy products and multicolor chocolate candy novelties.

Payroll Administrator Responsibilities :

  • Oversee the full weekly payroll cycle, including processing wages, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and deductions.
  • Research and reconcile time and attendance discrepancies to ensure proper payroll processing.
  • Verify paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, and floating holiday) is captured and paid properly.
  • Interpret payroll-related policies and regulations for associates and managers, providing clear guidance as needed.
  • Maintain current associate information in payroll and related systems by reviewing and processing approved forms.
  • Identify, review, and streamline critical payroll processes to maximize efficiency, offering recommendations for improvement.
  • Perform payroll audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Generate payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure payroll procedures are documented clearly and consistently.
  • Reconcile payroll-related invoices with accounting records.
  • Stay current with payroll legislation and implement best practices.
  • Support year-end processes, including tax filings and preparation of W-2s and other necessary documentation.

Requirements :

Payroll Administrator Requirements :

  • 3-5 years of payroll experience in a mid-size or larger company.
  • Experience processing payroll through Paylocity or related HRIS.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPC) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
  • Payroll Administrators are encouraged to apply today to join the candy making magic!

    The R. M. Palmer Company provides safety education and training to all our employees in GMP Regulations, Food Safety Guidelines, Food Quality Programs, Employee Safety, and on SQF (Safe Quality Food) requirements on an annual basis. In return, the Company expects and insists that all employees recognize their individual obligation to conduct themselves with due regard not only for their own safety but for the safety of their fellow employees and to incorporate the food training to the products that are being produced for public consumption. Additional training may be required depending on the job assignment. More detailed information is spelled out in the essential functions of this job description.

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