Payroll Administrator

Insight Global; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is recruiting a Payroll Administrator for their manufacturing client Ideal Tridon Group. The role supports a transformation separating payroll from Total Rewards, ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing and strong collaboration with HR, Finance, and site leadership.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, compliance, and process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience with multiple payroll systems and state tax rules is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, HR, or related field.
• FPC or CPP certification preferred.
• 5+ years of payroll administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate payroll data for regular cycles and off-cycle payments.
• Review employee records: hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, PTO, deductions, direct deposits, taxes.
• Support garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and retirement contributions.
• Reconcile payroll registers, benefit deductions, retirement contributions, and payroll taxes.
• Investigate discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Prepare payroll reports for HR, Finance, Operations and leadership.
• Assist with W-2s, audits, reconciliations, and tax reporting.
• Maintain data in HRIS and timekeeping systems with accuracy and confidentiality.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Multi-State Payroll

Payroll Taxes

Excel

HRIS Systems

Data Accuracy

Time & Attendance

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

FPC

CPP

Tools

ADP

UKG

Kronos

Workday

Ceridian

Dayforce

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Payroll Administrator for one of our manufacturing clients, Ideal Tridon Group. This role is being established as part of a broader HR transformation initiative that separates payroll operations from Total Rewards and Compensation, allowing for greater specialization and operational excellence across both functions. The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while serving as a key partner to Human Resources, Finance, managers, employees, and external vendors.

Responsibilities

Process and validate payroll data for regular payroll cycles, off-cycle payments, bonuses, corrections, and final pay processing. Review and audit employee records including new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, PTO balances, deductions, direct deposits, and tax information. Support garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, retirement contributions, and benefits deductions. Reconcile payroll registers, benefit deductions, retirement contributions, direct deposits, payroll taxes, and payroll-related general ledger outputs. Investigate payroll discrepancies, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions. Prepare recurring and ad hoc payroll reports for HR, Finance, Operations, and leadership teams. Support quarter-end and year-end activities including W-2 preparation, audits, reconciliations, and tax reporting. Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, deductions, direct deposits, timekeeping, and payroll procedures. Maintain employee payroll data within HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems while ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality. Assist with payroll process improvements, documentation updates, audits, system testing, and implementation projects.

Day-to-Day

This individual will own critical payroll administration activities while partnering closely with HR, Finance, Total Rewards, and site leadership. Responsibilities will include payroll processing, reconciliations, reporting, employee support, and compliance activities that ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. The role requires someone who enjoys working with detailed data, solving issues, maintaining strong controls, and continuously improving payroll processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills and Requirements

5+ years of payroll administration, payroll processing, or payroll operations experience. Experience processing payroll for multi-state and/or multi-location employee populations. Strong understanding of payroll taxes, garnishments, deductions, wage and hour concepts, and payroll compliance. Experience utilizing HRIS, payroll platforms, and timekeeping systems. Advanced Microsoft Excel experience including lookups, reconciliations, reporting, and data validation. Strong attention to detail and ability to work under recurring payroll deadlines. Experience researching discrepancies and resolving payroll-related issues. Manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or multi-site workforce experience. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or related field. Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification. Experience supporting payroll system implementations, integrations, or process improvement initiatives. Top SkillsPayroll ProcessingMulti-State Payroll AdministrationPayroll Tax CompliancePayroll ReconciliationsHRIS & Payroll SystemsTime & Attendance SystemsAdvanced ExcelAudit & Reporting SupportEmployee Service & Issue ResolutionData Accuracy & ComplianceADP, UKG, Kronos, Workday, Ceridian, Dayforce, or similar payroll platform experienceManufacturing or industrial workforce supportPayroll accounting support experienceBenefits deduction and retirement contribution administrationExperience supporting acquisitions or organizational growth initiatives

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].