HR Payroll Administrator

NLMK USA; Portage (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Wellness programs

Job summary

NLMK USA in Portage, Indiana is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage weekly and bi-weekly payroll for union staff and semi-monthly payroll for salaried employees. The role includes timekeeping, deductions, benefits, and coordination with Finance.

You will set up new hires, process garnishments, administer the 401(k) plan, and ensure ERISA compliance across the Portage plant, delivering accurate payroll data and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of payroll processing experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with Kronos and UKG software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process weekly payroll for dockworkers union and bi-weekly payroll for approx 275 union employees.
• Process semi-monthly payroll for approx 110 salaried employees.
• Set up and review employees in Kronos and UKG Pro.
• Weekly run through of all hourly timecards to ensure correct pay per contract.
• Review Kronos data for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with supervisors to resolve timecard issues.
• Track garnishments and other payroll deductions.
• Manage 401(k) retirement plan and ERISA compliance.
• Maintain personnel and medical files; assist with new hires.
• Calculate attendance and vacation eligibility for union staff.
• Assist with open enrollment and benefits changes.
• Support 401(k) audits and related payroll HR audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Kronos

UKG Pro

Garnishments

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kronos

UKG Pro

Job description

NLMK USA is looking for a Payroll Administrator for the Portage, Indiana location (NLMK Indiana). We are dedicated to providing our employees with a safe, stable workplace where teamwork, attention to detail and quality customer service define our culture.

Job Summary: The HR/Payroll Administrator is responsible for weekly & bi-weekly payroll for all unions and semi‑monthly payroll for salaried employees. This position has the responsibility to record and monitor employee time and payroll data. Ensure that the time keeping system is calculating proper pay rates and hours per union contract. Update and monitor the payroll system to ensure all rates, deductions, garnishments, insurance premiums, 401k deductions are correct. Responsible for all aspects of payroll for the Portage plant.

Role and Responsibilities

• Prepare and process w eekly payroll for dockworkers union, bi-weekly payroll for approximately 2 75 union employees a nd payroll semi‑monthly for approximately 110 salaried employees using Kronos and UKG software.
• Communicate completed payroll information to Finance for funding and accounting purposes.
• Review entries and/or set up each employee in all payroll systems: Kronos & UKG Pro
• Weekly run through of all hourly timecards to ensure being paid according to contract.
• Review Kronos download information for completeness and accuracy.
• W ork with department supervisors to resolve issues with employee timecards.
• Track and set up all garnishments and other special payroll deductions.
• Track paid time off balances.
• Administers 401(k) retirement plan and ensures compliance with ERISA.
• Maintain personnel and medical files along with a system set up for new recruits.
• Calculate the attendance and annual vacation eligibility for union employees.
• Assist with open enrollment and qualifying event changes.
• Support the annual 401k audit and assist Accounting with all other audits that involve payroll and HR information.
• Prepare and process monthly union incentive, and quarterly safety bonuses.
• Perform other related work as required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 5-7 years of payroll processing experience

Additional Notes

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, and Disability Insurances
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Health and wellness programs

NLMK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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