Payroll Administrator

Title: Payroll Admin

Location: Centerville, UT

Hours: 6am-2pm M-F

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process payroll data accurately and efficiently for multiple locations, ensuring timely entry into the designated payroll system.
• Safeguard the privacy and integrity of payroll processing in compliance with confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Verify payroll reports for accuracy by comparing system records and identifying discrepancies.
• Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries, including errors or payment issues, for all locations.
• Adhere to strict payroll closing procedures to ensure compliance with established regulations and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records to ensure payrolls are properly documented and accounted for.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders regarding payroll matters, maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Analyze, prepare, and input payroll data to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Monitor advance planning activities to anticipate and resolve potential payroll issues.
• Identify and address discrepancies, collaborating with relevant parties to ensure resolution.
• Generate reports and documentation for management review, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Keep management informed of any payroll-related operational issues that could impact productivity.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Perform additional related duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum of three years of payroll processing experience, preferably involving bargaining unit personnel.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy to ensure correct employee payments.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a self-motivated approach.
• Exceptional customer service skills with strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in payroll systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new payroll software and systems.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with discretion.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate and share responsibilities as needed.

Skills:

• Strong customer service skills and experience handling payroll-related inquiries.
• Familiarity with specialized payroll processes related to union personnel.
• Proficiency in payroll software and industry-specific programs.
• Ability to type at least 60 words per minute with high accuracy.
• Proficient in 10-key data entry for payroll processing.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.