Payroll Administrator

Job Description
The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the administration of all activities related to the payroll function within the organization. The position serves as the first line of service for employee questions and transactions related to the full-cycle payroll process including timekeeping, time types, wage and hour law, pre- and post-tax deductions, Federal, State, and local taxes, posting of pay (direct deposit, check pre-note, live checks, final pay), record management, and relevant regulatory and audit compliance. This role will also serve as a secondary support role to leave administration activities.
Essential Functions
Payroll Maintenance: Perform all basic data entry, record management, workflow approval, timesheet approval, employee record maintenance, and audit necessary for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for 1,000+ employees across multiple states.
Payroll Processing: Participate with other Payroll staff for the accurate and timely processing of all scheduled and off-cycle payroll activity, including the import of all relevant time and incentive pay files, generation of regular, manual, and instant checks, garnishments/child support, uploading of direct deposit files, general ledger reconciliation activity, and the transmission of benefit deduction and eligibility files.
Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service to fellow team members and credit union employees, addressing questions related to all payroll-related activity.
Regulatory Compliance: Stay up to date on wage and hour law for all states for which payroll is processed. Develop and maintain current knowledge related to Federal, State, and local tax law. Participate in internal and external audits as required for benefit administration and compliance.
Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Ent policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.