Payroll Administrator

Location Kentucky: Piketon, Kevil, or Lexington

4 days onsite 1 day virtual

The specific work assignment may include duties or activities of support in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:
Functional:
Prepares monthly payments and paycheck withholdings for retirement contributions, taxes, union dues, flexible spending account (FSA) withholdings, and other deductions in accordance with established procedures and governmental regulations
Processes payroll, including distribution of payroll checks
Verifies payrolls are processed in accordance with the client and collective bargaining agreement(s) (CBAs)
Reconciles payroll tax forms (i.e., W-2, 940, 941, etc.)
Performs research concerning the proper tax treatment of unique payroll transactions
Utilizes payroll journals, social security reports, burden spread, weekly and monthly distribution reports, benefits reports and other statistical and informational reports as required
Works with 401(k) benefits administrator to transfer benefits files
Works with Automated Data Processing (ADP) on the implementation of new payrolls or revisions
Prepares special reporting for management and auditors
Competencies:
Possesses strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with moderate attention-to-detail
Administers senior level written and verbal communication skills
Possesses senior level PC skills to include Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat
Conveys the ability to apply organizational practices, policies and procedures
Maintains the judgment and discretion to properly discern and safeguard highly-sensitive information and documents, including company-proprietary information, and classified or otherwise sensitive national security information
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
6+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) credential
Environment, Safety and Health Principles:
Responsible for own safety and the safety of others
Commitment to an accident and injury free workplace
Acknowledge that people are fallible, and even the best make mistakes
Anticipate and communicate error-likely situations and failed defenses
Do not perform or permit an unsafe act
Exercise responsibility and authority to stop an unsafe act
Encourage and reinforce the safe behavior of others
Make these commitments part of every day at work, home, and play