Senior Payroll Administrator

General Purpose:

To work closely with the Payroll Manager to oversee and coordinate payroll responsibilities for approximately 9,000 employees across multiple locations and in various states. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee and process multiple weekly and twice monthly payroll runs into a third-party payroll system (ADP).
• Oversee and process the validation and input of new employees, payroll changes, garnishments, benefit deductions, and calculating commission.
• Communicate payroll information, processes, and procedures to plant and branch locations.
• Coordinate payments for union retirement/pension plans, company retirement plans, 401k plans, credit unions and other miscellaneous deductions.
• Audit and monitor compliance with company payroll policies, union contracts, and federal/state laws related to compensation and taxation.
• Oversee and perform payroll and retirement related reports and audits.
• Field and answer calls from employees and other parties regarding payroll and employment verification questions.
• Establishes policies and processes that ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and company deductions. 
• Interfaces between finance and human resource departments to provide accurate and useful information. 
• Ensures accurate and on-time governmental reporting and compliance. 
• Directs the resolution of complex issues or errors. 

Required Technical Skills:

• Ability to proficiently operate computers with experience using Microsoft Suites (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain comprehensive records.
• Ability to identify issues and concerns as they arise and assist in developing plans for resolution.
• Experience with third-party payroll systems (ADP, preferred).

Required Soft Skills:

• Ability to be a self-starter and work without direct supervision
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• The ability to collaborate and engage with others outside of the department
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and on the phone

Educations, Certifications, and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum three years of experience in a similar role

The following is preferred, but not required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience managing employees
• Experience supervising associates preferred.
• Experience working in a union environment preferred. 

Physical Requirements:

(S)he will be required to sit and stand for long periods of time. (S)he will be required to stoop, bend, and reach above the head and below the knees to file and retrieve data.

Other:

The Senior Payroll Administrator is a salary position (non-exempt) and reports to the Payroll Manager.

The following benefits may be available, depending on position:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Thrift Incentive Plan

Long Term Disability

Short term Disability

Life Insurance

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.