Human Resources - Payroll Administrator

Ecore International; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecore International is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their Lancaster, PA team. This role is crucial for processing multi-state payroll accurately and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience and strong analytical skills. Ecore offers competitive benefits, including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Immediate PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Access to eco-friendly public transportation

Qualifications

• 7+ years of payroll experience.
• Payroll Certification (CPP or FPC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of payroll, including biweekly and weekly payroll cycle administration.
• Ensure accurate tracking of earnings, bonuses, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Review payroll pre-commit audits for accuracy of garnishments and deductions.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting

Human Resources

Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dayforce

Job description

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

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, April 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. This includes transmitting payroll, managing special payments, reviewing uploaded hours and labor calculations, processing direct deposit changes, and entering employee records such as withholdings, terms/adds, and running off-cycle checks as needed.
2. Conduct regular pre-commit timesheet reviews and send out payroll deadline communications to managers and 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 accuracy of garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and 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, storing documentation for review and audits.
10. Complete post-commit payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper employee payments.
11. Audit and submit post-commit General Ledger in Dayforce to ensure financial reporting accuracy and labor cost management.
12. Review and process unemployment compensation claims, ensuring data accuracy and monthly charge reviews.
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 and ensuring smooth transitions.
15. Collaborate 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.
• 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 across all company levels.
• Previous experience with Dayforce payroll system preferred.
• 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.
• Access to eco-friendly public transportation from Red Rose Transit Authority (8-minute walk).

Ecore International is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment. We participate in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility in the U.S., in compliance with federal law.