Job description

Position Title: Sr Payroll Administrator
Department / Section: Human Resources/Corporate Affairs
Reports To: Manager of Human Resources

Location: Atlanta, GA (*On-Site) *Incumbent must work in office in Atlanta four (4) days per week and may work remotely one (1) day per week with manager approval.

Summary:

Performs a variety of complex and specialized payroll duties related to the processing of MEAG Powers’ payroll and the maintenance of the payroll system; reviews and reconciles a variety of payroll reports including payroll taxes, benefits reports, quarterly taxes, ACA reporting, and retirement programs; ensures all local, state, and federal rules and regulations are followed; trains new managers and employees on payroll processes, procedures, and reports; assists with a variety of special projects; evaluates payroll processes and procedures and makes recommendations for improvement; interacts with employees regarding questions and concerns regarding payroll issues; maintains up-to-date knowledge of a variety of payroll related requirements; performs related work as assigned.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Maintains the payroll system and employee pay records;
• Files required reporting documents in an accurate and timely manner including but not limited to quarterly reports, and annual reporting of ACA and W2’s.
• Audits and reconciles payroll deductions and earnings registers for reasonableness.
• Prepares and processes regular semi-monthly payroll using ADP and completes required forms and paperwork associated with payroll for the internal finance and accounting department and vendors as needed.
• Prepares and processes monthly retiree payroll using ADP and completes required forms and paperwork associated with payroll for the internal finance and accounting department and vendors as needed.
• Prepares and processes weekly expense reimbursement payroll using ADP.
• Works within ADP eTime to import data into ADP for payroll and reporting purposes.
• Responds to routine inquiries concerning payroll deductions and accruals, wage garnishments, child support payments, and employment verifications.
• Prepare month end reporting needs for the finance and accounting department for the HR Manager to review and approve.
• Reconciles all payroll-related accounts and activities
• Maintains accurate and confidential employee payroll records within ADP to include new hires, retirees and terminations.
• Maintains and pay related records and interprets pay related questions about leave of absence, disability, vacation, and holidays.
• Assists in wage and benefit surveys, preparing data and responses as requested.
• Answers outside inquiries such as employment verifications.
• Supports the HR team during the open enrollment process, employee activities/events and other events and activities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Generally requires a bachelor’s degree business administration or related field with at least 5 years of demonstrated payroll related experience.
• Requires advanced knowledge of principles and practices of payroll processing, administration, and records maintenance; budgeting and monitoring; classification and compensation
• Will learn and apply Company policies and procedures
• Requires advanced knowledge of ADP and payroll processes.
• Must have advanced skills knowledge of MS Office software with emphasis on Excel.
• Competencies required include being customer focused; having a high level of integrity; effective decision making and teamwork skills; excellent communication skills; being adaptable; results orientated; self-starter and able to manage confidential information.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow the CDC's guidelines in respect to responding to COVID-19

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30328: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship?

Experience:

• ADP WorkForce Now: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30328

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