Payroll Administrator

Scaled Composites LLC; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Benefits

401k Matching

Job summary

Scaled Composites LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support accurate bi-weekly payroll processing and maintain complete, compliant employee payroll records. This role assists with off-cycle payments, resolves discrepancies, and ensures adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.

The position offers a 9/80 schedule and relocation assistance may be available, with 100% paid benefits and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2 years of related education or work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of FLSA and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Experience performing basic payroll calculations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing bi-weekly payroll, reviewing timecards, deductions, and data for timely payroll completion.
• Update/maintain payroll records including exemptions, insurance, deductions, status changes, 401(k) contributions, and garnishments.
• Conduct routine timekeeping audits including approvals, meal period compliance, and premium pay.
• Administer manual checks outside regular payroll dates for terminations.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and audit payroll information for accuracy.
• Provide payroll support to employees on withholding changes and direct deposit updates.
• Inform employees and managers on payroll laws and company procedures.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Microsoft Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Related education (business or accounting)

Tools

ADP

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

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Payroll Administrator

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1326

Salary Range: $25.00 To $41.00 Hourly

Scaled Composites is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support accurate bi-weekly payroll processing and maintain complete, compliant employee payroll records. This role will assist with off-cycle payments, resolving discrepancies, performing routine audits, and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. The Payroll Administrator provides responsive employee support for payroll-related inquiries and informs employees on payroll procedures and requirements, helping ensure a smooth and reliable payroll operation.

Category:Payroll

Clearance Type:None

Schedule:9/80 Work Schedule

Relocation Assistance:Relocation assistance may be available

Benefits:100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching

Summary:

Founded in 1982 by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is an aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 40-plus year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists with processing bi-weekly payroll, including reviewing timecards, deductions, and all data relevant to timely payroll completion.
• Updating and maintaining payroll records, including exemptions, insurance coverage, elective deductions, employee status changes, 401(k) contributions, and garnishments.
• Conducts routine timekeeping audits, including reviewing timecard approvals, meal period compliance, and premium pay requirements.
• Administering manual checks outside regular payroll dates (such as voluntary or involuntary terminations).
• Resolving payroll discrepancies and auditing payroll information and processes to ensure accuracy.
• Providing excellent customer service by supporting employees with tax withholding changes, direct deposit updates, and other payroll needs.
• Advising and informing employees and managers on applicable payroll laws, regulations, and company payroll procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma &2yearsof related education, i.e.: business or accounting and/or relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of FLSA and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Experience performing basic payroll calculations.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience performing extensive payroll duties
• Payroll processing experience (ADP, Deltek Costpoint, etc.) including relevant regulatory requirement

Essential Job Functions:

• Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach
• May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard)
• Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen)
• Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to write for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of time
• May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc.
• Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds
• Ability to converse and communicate information with others
• Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentration
• Potential to climb up and down steps on a daily