What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Administrator position at EDPO Brand?
Assist the payroll and HR team with a wide variety of payroll, time, and tax activities including record keeping, payroll processing, audit, and reporting activities for a multi-state, multi-entity, bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly, full time, and part time employees.
- Performs tasks to maintain employee, payroll, and paid time off records. Processes payroll/time records, including, but not limited to new hire set up, tax form processing, local taxes, timekeeping input, incentive payments, relocation, voluntary deductions, terminations, garnishment processing.
- Ensures that employee changes are entered correctly and within current payroll schedule. Prepares and audits time files for nonexempt employees bi-weekly. Audits and reviews changes for proper authorization, adhering to all company policies and are compliant with federal/state/local regulations. Identifies and corrects out-of-balance conditions before finalizing payroll.
- Receives and responds timely to telephone, e-mail inquiries, and mail. Understands and can explain payroll policies and procedures to company employees of all levels. Provides high quality service to employees and effectively resolves employee issues.
- Provides support for all UltiPro password resets and system questions/issues.
- Primary support person for Workforce Management (WFM) and Workforce Ready (WFR) in updating EE timesheets, set up of administrative teams and user maintenance.
- Responsible for remote basic timeclock troubleshoot and initial point of contact for timeclock issues.
- Researches and analyzes paycheck and time discrepancies and supports the HR operations Payroll team to processes appropriate corrections. Analyzes audits, reconciles, and resolves payroll processing and employee payroll/time issues. Ensures payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles, and federal, state and IRS regulations.
- Research of federal and state regulatory requirements and supports the payroll team in resolving tax, withholding, garnishment, and wage/hour issues for payroll processing. Tracks and works to correct errors in a timely manner to ensure accuracy of payroll tax withholding, minimizing potential penalties. Escalates complex issues to the Director of Payroll as appropriate.
- Calculates and sets up garnishments, levies, and family court orders in UKRPro.
- Generates special “off-cycle” payroll runs for State specific terminations, bonuses, etc
- Audit the WFM/WFR Timekeeping systems for exceptions for exceptions such as excessive overtime, excessive on call pay, etc
- Acts as liaison to local tax authorities, financial institutions, etc
- Understanding of company time off plans
- Ability to research and solve problems related to Payroll
Qualifications
- Four-year degree with three years Payroll experience preferred; will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Basic understanding of payroll laws/regulations required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills at all levels.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail and consistent work practices.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel, Outlook and Word.
- Must demonstrate expert proficiency with UKGPro (formerly UltiPro)
Direct reports
None
Travel Requirements
0-10%
Desired Skills
Proficiency with UKG/Kronos Modules: Workforce Management (WFM), Workforce Ready (WFR), People Analytics,
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)