Human Resources - Payroll Administrator

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

Job summary

Ecore International seeks a Payroll Administrator in Lancaster, PA. This essential role involves processing multi-state payroll, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have extensive payroll experience and an Associate’s degree or equivalent. The company offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage

401(k) with company match

Immediate PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 7+ years of payroll experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with payroll tax filings and compliance audits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of payroll including biweekly payroll cycle administration using Dayforce.
• Ensure accurate tracking of earnings, bonuses, deductions, and direct deposits.
• Troubleshoot and resolve employee payroll issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Data management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business, or related field

Payroll Certification (CPP or FPC)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Dayforce payroll system

Job description

PA - Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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, including biweekly and weekly payroll cycle administration using Dayforce, such as payroll transmission, special payments, review of uploaded hours and labor calculations, direct deposit changes, and entry of employee records like withholdings, terms/adds, and run off-cycle checks as needed.
2. Conduct regular pre-commit timesheet reviews and send out payroll deadline communications to managers/employees.
3. Ensure timely processing of payroll for new hires, employee changes, and terminations.
4. Ensure accurate tracking of earnings, bonuses, deductions, tax withholdings, direct deposits, and company allowances in payroll transmissions.
5. Process ancillary quick entry imports for monthly incentives and bonus payments, as needed.
6. Handle special payroll requests, corrections, and lost or missing checks. Process off-cycle payrolls and manual checks as required.
7. Review payroll pre-commit audits for garnishments, 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 and audits, storing documentation accordingly.
10. Complete post-commit payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper employee payments.
11. Audit and submit post-commit General Ledger data in Dayforce for accurate financial reporting and labor cost management.
12. Review and process unemployment compensation claims, submitting necessary data and verifying monthly charges.
13. Troubleshoot and resolve employee payroll questions related to calculations, tax compliance, and state-specific final pay regulations.
14. Support merger and acquisition activities by integrating payroll processes for seamless transitions.
15. Collaborate with Dayforce and payroll teams 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, administrative, and data management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working across all levels of the company.
• Experience with Dayforce payroll system preferred.
• Prior experience with payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and compliance audits 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: Ecore participates in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires verification of employment eligibility for all hires. We will provide information from Form I-9 to SSA and DHS to confirm work authorization. If authorization cannot be confirmed, you will be given instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue before any adverse action is taken.