Payroll Administrator

Leonardo DRS; Danbury, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Wellness programs

Flexible 9/80 work schedule

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is hiring a Payroll Administrator to join the payroll team. You will handle biweekly and weekly payroll for salaried and hourly union staff across multiple facilities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

This role reports to the Danbury, CT site and allows remote eligibility. You will manage timesheets, direct deposits, tax withholdings, garnishments, and year-end payroll reporting while maintaining payroll records and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience and HS diploma; associate's degree preferred
• Experience in a union and manufacturing environment
• Excellent organization and mathematical skills
• Experience with ADP a must
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of payroll business procedures and principles

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly salary/hourly payroll and weekly payroll for hourly union employees
• Consolidate timesheets and submit to ADP
• Setup direct deposit and tax withholding information
• Stay current with taxation of salaries, benefits and other factors
• Process and monitor garnishment orders and related issues
• Balance and reconcile payroll records and respond to inquiries

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

HS Diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Office

Payroll systems

Job description

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Payroll Administrator

Location: CT, US Danbury, CT, US, 06810-8147 Fitchburg, MA, US, 01420 Menomonee Falls, WI, US, 53051

Job ID:115628

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

We are now hiring a Payroll Adminstrator to join the DRS Naval Power Systems team. As a member of the payroll team, you will be responsible for processing payroll including balancing and reconciling all payroll figures for three facilities and approximately 1,500 employees.

This position is remote eligible and reports to our Danbury, CT site.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for processing the biweekly salary/hourly payroll, as well as the weekly payroll for hourly union employees
• Consolidate timesheets and prepare submission to ADP
• Setup direct deposit and tax withholding information
• Familiarize yourself and keep current with the taxation of salaries, benefits and other factors
• Process and monitor garnishment orders and other issues that impact payroll specifications
• Document and maintain all payroll records
• Support all audit requests and requirements
• Reconcile general ledger with regard to payroll transactions
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns
• Responsible for processing payroll including balancing and reconciling all payroll figures
• Verifies payroll, including entering any exceptions such as overtime, LOA, sick time, vacation time,etc.
• Prepare reports as required, i.e. 941 Reporting by quarter, 401k match verifications
• Prepare verifications of employment for employee credit applications, mortgages, etc
• Balance all year end W-2 data, including gross wages, taxes, moving expenses,etc.

Education & Experience Requirements

• 2+ years of experience and HS diploma; associate's degree preferred
• Experience in a union and manufacturing environment
• Excellent organization and mathematical skills
• Experience with ADP a must
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of payroll business procedures and principles
• Working knowledge of computerized payroll systems
• Able to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks

U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.