Payroll Administrator

Introduction to Shield AIShield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Shield AI is a fast growing, venture-backed defense-technology company built around a team of proven executives, distinguished warfighters, and world-class AI engineers. Since 2018, Shield AI’s products and people have supported operations around the world with the US Department of Defense and our allies. Most recently, we acquired Heron Systems and Martin UAV as wholly owned subsidiaries of Shield AI. Join our team and shape the future of artificially intelligent systems. 

The primary focus of this position will be to support payroll processing, 401K benefits, Timecard follow up and GL account posting in a timely, accurate manner. Areas of responsibilities will include but are not limited to: 

What you will do:

• Manage timecards and support with Bi-weekly disbursement of payroll, including garnishments, benefits and taxes to employees consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws 
• Ensure the processing of new hires, contract workers, transfers, promotions and terminations are done accurate and in a timely manner 
• Ensure payroll, timeclock, and benefit systems are set-up and updated to reflect our current employee base, including wages, benefits, sick and vacation time in line with contracts 
• Assist employees with PTO, Time-Card and payroll questions as needed 
• Manage regular preparation of relevant reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.) 
• Any other duties assigned by the Payroll Manager 
• Maintain headcount reports for internal and external reporting 
• Provide supporting schedules as requested by our external auditors 
• Provide support to business partners as needed 

Required qualifications:

•  2-3 years payroll experience 
•  Previous HR experience (preferred) 
• General knowledge of Benefits (medical, life insurance, STD,LTD, etc.) 
•  Proficient at MS Office (especially Excel) 
•  Must be a team player 
•  Must be highly organized 
•  Contributes to a welcoming and fun employee culture 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UKG
• Experience using Costpoint
• Advanced Excel skills

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Salary Range: $25.17- $40.21 Per hour (overtime may apply) + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)
Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Information on the benefits offered is here.
If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now!  Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.  To conform to U.S. Government regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.