Payroll Administrator

NSC; Tampa (FL); In loco; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

NSC in Tampa, FL is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage employment verifications and payroll garnishments with strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. The role serves as a primary contact for employees, agencies, and vendors, while handling sensitive information with accuracy and professionalism.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of payroll experience, familiarity with HRIS systems, and strong attention to detail.

Competenze

• Associate's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2-4 years of payroll administration experience.
• Experience managing employment verifications and payroll garnishments.
• Working knowledge of payroll laws and regulations affecting wage deductions and income reporting.
• Experience with payroll and HRIS systems.

Mansioni

• Process and respond to employment and income verification requests.
• Review verification requests for proper authorization and privacy compliance.
• Coordinate with employees, agencies, lenders, and vendors regarding verification inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records of verification requests and responses.
• Process wage garnishments including child support, tax levies, creditor garnishments, and bankruptcy orders.
• Calculate and process garnishment deductions per regulations.
• Communicate garnishment notifications and deductions to employees.
• Coordinate remittances to agencies and courts.
• Monitor garnishment balances and release of deductions as needed.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation of garnishment activity.
• Assist with payroll processing and resolve discrepancies related to verifications and garnishments.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Benefits, and Finance to ensure compliance.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Formazione

Associate's degree in HR/Accounting/Finance/Business Admin or related field

Strumenti

HRIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for administering employment verification requests and payroll garnishments while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees, government agencies, courts, and third-party vendors regarding payroll-related inquiries. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing sensitive and confidential information with accuracy and professionalism.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Employment Verifications

• Process and respond to employment and income verification requests through designated verification vendors and internal processes.
• Review verification requests to ensure proper authorization and compliance with company policies and privacy requirements.
• Coordinate with employees, lenders, government agencies, and third-party vendors regarding employment verification inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records of verification requests and responses.
• Monitor service levels and ensure timely completion of all verification requests.
• Receive, review, and administer wage garnishment orders, including child support, tax levies, creditor garnishments, and bankruptcy orders.
• Calculate and process garnishment deductions in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Communicate with employees regarding garnishment notifications and deductions as appropriate.
• Coordinate remittances to agencies, courts, and other authorized recipients.
• Monitor garnishment balances and termination notices to ensure accurate withholding and timely release of deductions.
• Maintain detailed documentation and audit-ready records for all garnishment activity.

Payroll Support

• Assist with payroll processing activities as needed to ensure timely and accurate payroll administration.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies related to employment verifications and garnishments.
• Partner with Human Resources, Legal, Benefits, and Finance teams to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and reports.
• Maintain payroll records in accordance with record retention requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, efficiency, and employee experience.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2-4 years of payroll administration experience.
• Experience managing employment verifications and payroll garnishments.
• Working knowledge of payroll laws and regulations affecting wage deductions and income reporting.
• Experience with payroll and HRIS systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-client, multi-state payroll environments.
• Experience working with third-party verification vendors such as The Work Number or similar services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret court orders, legal notices, and government documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.