Payroll Administrator

Job Details

Job Location

Corporate Office - Chattanooga, TN

Position Type

Full Time

Travel Percentage

None

Description

Summary

The Payroll Administrator is a member of the Payroll team. The position's main function is to efficiently prepare and process payroll and associated information for multiple business units within PlayCore.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Collects, organizes, and verifies payroll data prior to processing.
• Performs data entry and reconciles timecards.
• Maintains payroll records and processes routine updates to employee records.
• Maintains and updates tax account withholdings at Federal, State and Local jurisdictions as appropriate.
• Updates and validates wage changes per the direction of Human Resources Manager in a timely manner.
• Processes and updates payroll deductions, to include voluntary deductions.
• Processes withholding orders, garnishments, and levies.
• Responds to pay related inquiries; researches and resolves errors and omissions in a timely manner.
• May assist employees with access to their payroll data by providing user accounts and resetting passwords when necessary.
• Prepares reports as required by accounting and/or other departments as well as for the purpose of analyzing labor costs, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Follows processing procedures, adheres to policies, and maintains the highest level of confidentiality.
• Ensures compliance and maintains knowledge of applicable federal and state policies.
• Coordinates and implements system changes or updates directly with payroll company.
• Acts as administrator for payroll system and applicable timekeeping software programs.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Competencies

• Analytical Decision-Making
• Communication
• Learning & Development
• Planning & Organizing
• Professionalism & Integrity
• Teamwork & Relationship-Building
• Results Orientation
• Customer Service
  
  

Education and/or Experience

• Associate's Degree
• 3-5 years of experience
• Multi-company payroll experience preferred
• Prevailing wage/certified payroll experience preferred
• Experience with UKG is a plus
  
  

Travel

• None required for this position.
  
  

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as compensation agreements, garnishment and withholding orders, payroll tax statements, pay stubs, W2s, financial reports related to payroll costs, federal and state labor law as related to payroll practices.
• Must have the ability to write routine reports as well as be able to speak effectively and professionally before employees of the organization.
  
  

Reasoning Ability

• Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  
  

Computer Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel, Word, Outlook and HRIS platform.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Experience with payroll software systems
  
  

Other Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent client service skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with specific deadlines
• Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment
• Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records
  
  

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the administrative duties of this job, the employee will frequently walk and sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or listen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, except in the warehouse/construction environment where PPE may be required.
  
  

PlayCore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.