Payroll Administrator
- Edmonds, WA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs all activities necessary to process weekly payroll
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations
- Analyzes, prepares, troubleshoots timekeeping errors, and inputs payroll data to produce accurate and timely payroll
- Updates, imports, approves and maintains payroll information such as progression rates, deductions, title/department changes, etc.
- Works with People Support Services to enter new hires and process separations in a timely manner
- Generates post-Payroll weekly reports for Payroll & Accounts Payable Manager review/approval
- Imports and posts payroll entries to the General Ledger
- Maintains the GL balance of payroll accounts
- Handles stale Payroll checks and unclaimed wages
- Imports union-dues-deduction file, transmits payment files and sends status changes to union
- Processes 401(k) deduction changes, enrollments, withdrawals and hardships while managing the employee relationship during this process
- Provides employment wage verification for Market Support employees
- Records, maintains and updates payroll procedures
- Creates special reports for management as requested
- Processes employee expense reports
- Processes all garnishments, child support, and tax levies
- Assists the Payroll & Accounts Payable Manager as needed
- Maintains department in a neat, clean, and orderly manner
- Provides excellent customer service
- Stays current with industry trends, standards and changes
- Stays current with all training including online training and professional development opportunities
- Supports and follows all company and department policies
- Supports and follows sustainability programs
- Supports and follows all safety and security policies
- Demonstrates attitude of service to co-workers and guests
- Operates within the Company’s Core Values, Company Brand, and Business Principles
- Prefer 3-5 years of experience in payroll or accounting
- Certified Payroll Professional certification preferred
- Experience processing union contract provisions and step progression
- Solid understanding of payroll processes and regulations
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must have intermediate or higher computer skills including MS Office; prefer knowledge of UKG WFM, ADP Lyric, and/or GP Dynamics
- Ability to maintain a high-level of confidentiality
- Must be a team player, a leader, and a positive role model
- Must be accurate and very detail-oriented with excellent math skills
- Highly organized, effective, and skilled at prioritizing daily/weekly responsibilities
- Ability to work independently, as well as with a diverse group of guests, employees, and leadership
- Ability to take direction and carry out department tasks and assignments
- Ability to adjust to constant interruptions
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Displays excellent work ethic
- Must possess an attitude of service to others
- Demonstrates self-discipline and accountability
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills (including spelling, grammar and industry language)
- Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Flexibility to work additional hours as needed
- Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. occasionally, and have excellent manual dexterity
- Possesses full body mobility (bending, stooping, twisting and reaching)
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
- 18 years or older