Senior Payroll Administrator

Job Overview:The Senior Payroll Administrator has developed specialized Payroll-specific skills through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience. They can provide support to their team with a limited degree of supervision. They can act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience. The Senior Payroll Administrator is skilled in various processes, procedures, and systems.Key Tasks and Responsibilities:Responsible for timely and accurate processing of payrollProcess garnishment function, as a backup, once trained Process audit function, as a backup, once trained Ensure all SOX documents are completed for each on-cycle and off-cycle payroll Maintain documentation for all pay groupsEnsure all payroll processing documents are stored in proper files Maintain payroll files regularly (electronically) Cross-train on other processes as required Contribute to process improvement opportunities Prepare special payroll reports as neededResearch and resolve issues Recommend process improvements to payroll-related items Document the processes for Audit response; cross-train on this function to act as a backupDocument the processes for Garnishments (extensive effort); cross-train on this function to act as a backupReview and set up wage attachment ordersMaintain and document the Audit and Wage Attachment processesCompile reports on a regular or as-needed basis Respond to internal and external audit requests and resolve issuesChallenge current practices and procedures as the business evolves to implement continuous improvements in policy, procedures, and systemsAct as a back up for wage attachment, review, entry, and follow up Respond to employee inquiries regarding wage attachmentsEssential Qualifications and Education:Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting 3 years of work experience in payrollKnowledge of union paymentsMaintain key competencies associated with the Payroll processing function Communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken Computer literate in Microsoft programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to meet multiple deadlines Ability to work as an individual contributor as well as a team playerAblity to adhere to strict deadlines #LI-PM1