Payroll Administrator

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 p.a. Start: ASAP I am partnered with a worldwide manufacturer that prides themselves on having a wonderful culture where everyone supports each other and knows each other. They are looking for a payroll and compensation administrator to lead the process in their Richmond, Virginia office. This is a five day in the office position and they are looking for someone with a minimum of six years of payroll / compensation experience with a deep knowledge of ADP. Responsibilities: Maintain, input, record, and process bi-weekly payroll through a third-party processor Track and record overtime; understand and communicate current state and federal overtime laws and requirements Work with HR leadership to verify pay increases and bonuses; process all distributions and applicable retro pay Reconcile employee deductions and prepare input for journal entries to post payroll amounts to the general ledger Prepare and upload electronic file to record 401(k) deductions from employee files to plan administrator Administer 401K Plan including, but not limited to compliance, audits, and approvals Work with benefits brokers, HR, and Finance teams to research employee benefits plans and applicable suppliers’ vendors to identify those that present the best value Assist with managing the benefits plan renewal process Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes Assist in handling enrollment, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs, distributions, loans, hardships and compliance testing Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files and updating of employee payroll records Gather employee data and oversees the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans Participate in and support employee onboarding process Serve as lead on payroll projects – migration to new time clocks Qualifications: Advanced knowledge of ADP required Excellent effective communication and organizational skills required, both verbal and written Superior time management skills, and ability to meet numerous deadlines simultaneously. Knowledge of finance processes, including controls and verification procedures. Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Understanding of benefit plan documents, summaries, and billing. Familiarity with federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers’ compensation, Medicare, COBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements. UKG Experience required 4 year degree in Finance, Business or related field preferred Minimum 5 years’ experience in same or similar Payroll/Compensation role required