Payroll Administrator

Verst Logistics

Payroll Administrator

Walton, KY

$55,000 - $60,000 per year (Benefits Listed Below)

** VETERANS ENCOURAGE TO APPLY**

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Enter, process and balance payroll on a weekly basis for non-exempt union and/or non-union employees by designated deadlines.
• Collects, verifies and stores organizational payroll data.
• Inputs changes, which may include changes to employees or employee statuses, exemptions or withholdings, or bank information.
• Prepare additional payroll tasks including manual checks, adjustments, and off-cycle payrolls when necessary.
• Administers UNION employee health and welfare and retirements plans determining eligibility, status changes and terminations in accordance with company policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Reviews and reconciles carrier/third party invoices pertaining to the Union (Health & Wellness, Union dues, Drive, etc.) Submitting to accounting to ensure timely payments.
• Resolves all discrepancies between payroll deductions and third-party billing and approves invoice for timely payment for accounting.
• Advises site leadership on payroll policies and resolves payroll discrepancies directly with employees, supervision, an HR.
• Works closely with Site HR to ensure proper compensation regarding leaves of absence and related benefits in accordance with company policy and FMLA regulations.
• Maintains employee personnel files in accordance with company policy and government regulations.
• Keeps abreast of changes in state and federal regulations including FMLA, ERISA, and wage and hour laws and makes recommendations to Payroll Supervisor - regarding changes.
• Prepares reports pertaining to payroll for distribution to managers and employees as requested.
• Acts as the primary back up for other Payroll Administrator(s) and Payroll Supervisor functions including covering PTO within the department as necessary.

Marginal Functions:

• Supports and participates in employee engagement exercises across the company.
• Assists in conducting regular audits of payroll date to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Supports the Payroll Supervisor in resolving payroll discrepancies and addressing inquiries from employees, supervisors and HR.
• Collaborates with HR and Finance departments to ensure accurate reporting of payroll expenses and liabilities.
• Participates in the implementation of process improvements and system enhancements to streamline payroll operations.
• Provide backup support for processing other payroll functions, including exempt payrolls, as needed.

Job Specifications:

• High School diploma or GED required; Prefer bachelor's degree in human resources/business administration, Accounting, other related degree or PHR certification.
• Minimum of 4 years prior experience in payroll, preferably in a multi-side Union environment.
• UKG experience, preferred.
• Intermediated/Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office, software applications and accurate typing skills (40 wpm minimum). Experience with PIVOT Tables and Vlookups, preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and state laws regulating payroll and benefits administration.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Positive attitude and pleasant, professional demeanor.
• Exhibits accuracy, attention to detail and ability to maintain absolute confidentiality in all aspects of human resources work.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel to off-site locations as required.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the duties of the position, and do not include all the tasks that the incumbent may be required to perform. The incumbent must be able to perform all of the essential functions of this job, either with or without reasonable accommodation.