Payroll Administrator

Position Title: Payroll Administrator II

• Contract Position
• Location: Kent, WA 100% onsite
• Pay Rate: $NA/hr
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Payroll Administrator II opportunity with our client in Kent, WA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Back up all payroll processing functions needed to support planned and unplanned absences.
• Identify payroll issues and assist with proper adjustments as needed.
• Follow general policies, procedures and practices in compliance with federal, state, local, and company rules and regulations.
• Reconcile payroll wage and tax reporting after each pay period to ensure accurate filing between Workday and ADP.
• Responsible for Q/E and Y/E processing, including the filing of W-2s, addressing any exceptions and errors prior to finalization.
• Oversee state and federally mandated reports to ensure compliance and timely reporting such as 941 s, unemployment, LNI and Paid Family & Medical leave.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and audits in support of month-end, quarter-end and year end activities.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and perform various month-end close tasks.
• Audit relocation expenses and recordation of W2 reportable transactions.
• Assist with the quarterly processing of employee grants and support employee questions about the plan.
• Interpret, apply and ensure compliance with various federal, state and local laws.
• Monitors changes and remain current on legal, regulatory or governmental requirements (e.g., wage and hour, garnishments, tax matters, 401(k) other compliance areas.
• Document standard operating procedures in support of business objectives.
• Coordinate department documentation used for audits and desk procedures.
• Manage and assist with special projects, e.g., system enhancements, payroll upgrades and testing.
• Act as first line for employee questions.
• Maintain employee confidence by keeping all HR and payroll information confidential.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of Payroll experience
• Strong computer skills (MS Excel including pivot tables, vlookups)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to a frequently changing work environment, staying flexible based on business needs and deadlines
• Workday experience
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Experience in Payroll Processing

Desired Qualifications:

• AA or BS degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance
• Payroll Certification (CPP)
• Experience using Workday and Costpoint