Job Description Overview

Payroll and Benefits Administrator

  • Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data. Prepare and process payroll via ADP vendor software. Responsible for final review and coordination of any necessary research / contact with the payroll vendor.
  • Handle the administration of the electronic timekeeping system. Setup each employee, validate programs for each employee's changes, and adherence to FLSA; monitor submissions of approved timesheets, ensure valid data transfers to/from payroll service
  • Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers.
  • Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
  • Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
  • Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.
  • Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
  • Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Establish/maintain employee records; ensure that employee changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis; review changes for proper authorization and  aherence to policy including compliance with federal/state/local regulations
  • Track and record all employee additions, terminations, status changes or changes to other personal information as they relate to necessary payroll records including employee payroll or benefits records or other data as required.
  • Initial new hire records creation, employee orientation scheduling, documentation review and recordkeeping

Skills/Qualifications:

Ability to perform many tasks at once, and handle responsibilities that can change on a daily basis. Successful candidates possess skills for analyzing Information and data entry with great attention to detail.  Confidentiality, thoroughness, general math skills, and keeping employee records via computersare all essential.  You should be a strong communicator, able to convey important info to others.

Physical demands, working conditions and essential abilities are included in the formal Job Description.