Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

Summary

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for assisting in multiple financial activities relating to company bi-weekly payroll functions. This includes timely and accurate reporting of payroll data for all hourly employees. Other responsibilities include reporting, account reconciliations, and various other payroll administrative functions. Integrity and strong attention to detail are crucial for this role.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy & Stress
• Team Work
• Quality Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Operating Equipment
• Ethics and Integrity

Job Duties

• Assist in the preparation and administration of payroll for all company employees, while auditing payroll processing reports for accuracy.
• Ensure that all Hourly Associates are paid accurately and in a timely fashion to all company employees, contractors, and other parties.
• Prepare journal entries and forms, such as records of employment, income tax forms, and remittances.
• Assist in the administration of employee programs (e.g. health benefits, garnishments)
• Ensure that weekly payroll submissions are accurate and completed on a weekly basis are filled out correctly.
• Issue ad hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Take and handle all inquiries arising from questions about payroll.
• Implement salary increases, bonuses, commissions, and so on in accordance with instructions given.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation of payroll functions for audit purposes, in accordance with statutory requirements.
• If necessary, monitor holiday and attendance records for business units.
• Collaborate with the HR department and other departments to ensure pay and personnel records are accurate and up to date.
• Other financial duties as assigned.

Requirements

• College Diploma in Accounting, Business, or Finance is preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in providing payroll administration.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, internal controls, and management.
• Advanced proficiency with ADP payroll programs and applications.
• Experience in managing the processing of salaries, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation.
• Knowledge of audits, income tax forms, health benefits programs, sick pay, Vacation pay, Record of Employment and so on.
• Good knowledge of accounting, general/bought/sales ledger, journal entries, and bookkeeping experience.
• Ability to prepare ad hoc reports using Microsoft Excel.
• Must be able to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Highly conscientious, along with an energetic and mature approach to his or her work.

Working Conditions

• Some travel may be required.
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Overtime as required.

Payroll Administrator

• S&P Data requires a Payroll Administrator to assist in multiple financial activities relating to our bi-weekly payroll functions. This will include the timely and accurate reporting of payroll data for the company employees.
• S&P Data offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

• S&P Data is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with all legislative requirements throughout Newfoundland. Please let us know if you require an accommodation due to a disability and we will work with you to address your needs.