Human Resources - Payroll Administrator

Ecore International in; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Payroll Administrator, where your expertise in payroll processing will play a vital role in supporting employees. This position involves managing multi-state payroll, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various teams. You'll be responsible for accurate payroll records, resolving inquiries, and participating in special projects. The company offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development, making it an exciting place to grow your career while contributing to a mission of sustainability.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Immediate PTO Accrual

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Eco-Friendly Public Transportation Access

Qualifications

• 7+ years of payroll experience required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Payroll Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle biweekly and weekly payroll cycle administration.
• Ensure timely payroll processing for new hires and changes.
• Audit payroll for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Problem-Solving

Data Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Accounting

Payroll Certification (CPP or FPC)

Tools

Dayforce

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Human Resources - Payroll Administrator (Finance)

At Ecore, we transform reclaimed materials into performance surfaces that manage energy and improve people's lives. Why does it matter? Because we believe innovative surfaces have the power to help people in motion be their strongest, healthiest selves, and innovative businesses can help protect the planet we share.

Location: 715 Fountain Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601

We are excited to welcome a Payroll Administrator to our Lancaster, PA team! This position plays a vital role in supporting our employees by accurately processing multi-state and multi-entity payroll in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Salary: Starting at $68,000 and up, based on experience

Overview: This role ensures accurate payroll records, responds to employee inquiries, and prepares basic payroll cycle reports. The Payroll Administrator also participates in acquisitions, compliance reviews, system troubleshooting, and special projects in collaboration with Payroll, Finance, and Human Resources teams.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Handle all aspects of payroll, biweekly and weekly payroll cycle administration using Dayforce, including the transmission of payroll, special payments, review of uploaded hours and labor calculations, direct deposit changes, and entry of employee records such as withholdings, terms/adds, and run off-cycle check runs as needed.
2. Conduct regular pre-commit timesheet review and send out payroll deadline manager/employee communications.
3. Ensure timely payroll processing of new hires, employee changes, and terminations.
4. Ensure accurate tracking, earnings, bonuses, deductions, and tax withholdings, direct deposits, and company allowances are included in payroll transmissions.
5. Process ancillary quick entry imports for monthly incentives and bonus payments, as needed.
6. Process special payroll requests, payroll corrections, and lost or missing payroll checks. Handle Off-Cycle payrolls and manual checks as required.
7. Review payroll pre-commit audits for accuracy of garnishments, including child support orders, tax levies, and other court-mandated deductions.
8. Create adjustments for payroll and tax corrections, as needed.
9. Utilize Pre-commit / post-commit audit checklists and Dayforce reporting for payroll reconciliation tasks, and store them for final review and audits.
10. Complete post-commit payroll processing audits and reconciliations to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and proper payments to employees.
11. Audit and submit post-commit General Ledger in Dayforce to ensure financial reporting accuracy and effective labor cost management.
12. Review and complete unemployment compensation claims by submitting necessary data and reviewing monthly charges for accuracy.
13. Troubleshoot and resolve employee payroll questions, issues related to calculations, tax compliance, and adherence to state-specific final pay regulations.
14. Be a strategic partner for merger and acquisition activities by integrating payroll processes and ensuring seamless transitions.
15. Work with Dayforce and payroll team to resolve support tickets.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of payroll experience.
• Payroll Certification (CPP or FPC) preferred.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong problem-solving, analysis, administrative, and data management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across all levels of the company.
• Prior experience with Dayforce payroll is preferred.
• Experience with payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and compliance audits is preferred.

Join us in our mission to rid the world of rubber waste!

What we offer you:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Immediate PTO accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• 8-minute walk to eco-friendly public transportation from Red Rose Transit Authority.

Ecore International is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS: Ecore participates in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires employers to verify the employment eligibility of all hires. We will provide necessary information to SSA and DHS to confirm work authorization. If work authorization cannot be confirmed, you will be given instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue before any adverse action is taken.

Other details

• Job Function: Indirect
• Pay Type: Salary