The Payroll Administrator processes the organization’s payroll and compiles payroll data to maintain accurate payroll records by performing a variety of clerical, computing, taxes and other duties related primarily to employee payroll procedure and accounting. Audits payroll information for accuracy. Reconciles payroll deposits, tax withholdings, wage garnishments, and voluntary deductions. Prepares responses to notices from government agencies regarding employee tax filings. Ensures that payroll-related transactions are processed in compliance with external and internal policies. Calculates and processes Federal and State tax and social security withholdings, union dues, and other deductions, insurance, benefits, pension/retirement, 401(k) contributions and company match, and profit sharing. Screens time-worked inputs for calculating, coding, or other errors. Monitors reports alerting of problems or errors. Reconciles errors and maintains payroll records. Reviews and processes payroll adjustments, including vacation, sick and other time off. Generates accrual entries, as required. Fields and responds to payroll inquiries and resolves discrepancies as required. Maintains knowledge of rules and laws which govern the payroll administration practices. Additional duties as assigned. Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field 0-2 years of previous payroll experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required. High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications. Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning). Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts. Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients. Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment. Ability to work with and influence peers and management. Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting. Ability to work overtime as necessary. Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see. Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the work environment may be high Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.