Payroll Administrator

KNAPP; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KNAPP, based in Kennesaw, GA, seeks a Payroll Administrator to manage full-cycle payroll and HR tasks in a busy office environment.

You will handle bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and support benefits administration while collaborating with HR and finance.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of payroll administration experience.
• Payroll certification (FPC, CPP, or equivalent) required.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel with lookups and pivot tables.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Ability to process garnishments and payroll tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff.
• Setup and maintain employee deductions, garnishments, 401k, and other deductions.
• Review payroll transactions for new hires, status changes, and terminations.
• Set up employee tax information and changes as needed.
• Assist with reconciliations of payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Answer employee questions about pay and resolve issues.
• Assist with generating payroll reports and work with HR across the organization.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP Workforce Now

Excel (lookup & pivot)

Payroll compliance

Confidential data handling

Communication skills

Education

HR-related degree

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Payroll Administrator

Full Time Human Resources Kennesaw, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2051

WHO WE ARE

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation. The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We, more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple. One of KNAPP's primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group's unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.

The Payroll Administrator will primarily focus on processing full-cycle payroll and some Benefits and HR administrative tasks. The ideal candidate holds an academic HR background combined with work experience in HR daily practices along with payroll experience.

Responsibilities and Job Functions:

• Processing accurate and timely payroll in compliance with federal and state regulations and company policy
• Process bi-weekly payroll for all hourly and salaried staff, as assigned
• Setup and maintain employee's voluntary/involuntary deductions, to include all garnishments, 401K, and other approved deductions as applicable
• Review employee payroll transactions including new hires, status changes, and terminations
• Setup employee's tax-related information upon hire and changes as necessary
• Assist with the reconciliations of the general ledger for all payroll related accounts
• Answer any questions that employees might have about their pay and work to resolve any issues that arise
• Assist with generating reports
• Work in conjunction with and support the Human Resources department across the entire organization
• All other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU HAVE

• 2-4 years' experience in payroll administration
• Payroll certification (FPC, CPP, or equivalent) required
• Ability to work with confidential information
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, with advanced Excel skills to include lookup and pivot tables
• Experience and proficiency working with ADP Workforce Now
• Ability to process garnishments and payroll tax returns efficiently

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Overtime, if required by work
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Passport or ability to obtain passport
• Professional office etiquette is required at all times
• Physical requirements: sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm's length, and lifting up to 30 pounds

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
• Industry competitive compensation
• Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
• 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Subsidized food delivery
• Monthly celebrations
• Quarterly employee events
• Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering

KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP's drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during off-hours.