Payroll Administrator jobs in United States

Payroll Assistant / Administrator:

Scantec Recruitment is working with a fantastic manufacturing business to assist in their search for a Payroll Administrator at their site near Stirling. This role is essential for collating payroll information and calculating payments for weekly paid staff to ensure timely payments.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm or 8.30am – 4.30pm. On-site 5 days per week.

Main Responsibilities:

• Liaise with Head Office regarding salaried wage information by monthly deadlines.
• Calculate correct payments, including deductions, overtime, and allowances.
• Adjust SMP, SSP, pay rates, and other miscellaneous adjustments manually.
• Run weekly time and attendance reports to generate hours for hourly employees and input into the payroll system.
• Prepare BACS transmission for submission by the Financial Accountant.
• Produce weekly payroll reports for management accounts.
• Handle all payroll-related matters such as P45s, government statistics, employee letters, insurance claims, and bank account changes.
• Maintain holiday pay accruals and payroll reports for reconciliation during audits.
• Process holiday payments based on weekly reports.
• Generate and run weekly payroll reports as required.
• Address staff queries and resolve issues promptly.
• Manage payroll system, ensuring starters and leavers are processed correctly.
• Collaborate with HR to verify pay information.
• Provide general payroll administration support as needed.

Knowledge & Experience:

We are seeking an experienced payroll assistant/admin with strong MS Word and Excel skills (advanced). Ability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure, and communicate effectively. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and logical thinking are essential.