Payroll Administrator

Designs for Health; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join its team. This role involves ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining records, and assisting with benefits administration. The ideal candidate will have strong numerical skills and a thorough understanding of payroll regulations. Join a forward-thinking company that values quality and integrity, and contribute to optimizing health outcomes. If you are passionate about payroll and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll processing experience for a multi-state employer.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with laws.
• Calculate wages, bonuses, and deductions while maintaining records.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Numerical Skills

ADP Workforce Now

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Accounting or Business

Bachelor's Degree in related fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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About Designs For Health

Designs for Health is a trusted innovator in the nutraceutical space, committed to delivering science-first, evidence-based products to healthcare practitioners and consumers. With a growing team of 500+ employees across North America, we aim to optimize health outcomes through quality, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Description

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000

About Designs For Health

Designs for Health is a trusted innovator in the nutraceutical space, committed to delivering science-first, evidence-based products to healthcare practitioners and consumers. With a growing team of 500+ employees across North America, we aim to optimize health outcomes through quality, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee payroll, maintaining payroll records, and assisting in related administrative tasks. This role includes some benefits administration, including enrollment processing, monthly billing reconciliation, responding to employee and carrier queries, and resolving issues and discrepancies. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll processes, excellent numerical skills, and a high level of integrity and confidentiality.

Essential Job Duties

• Process payroll accurately and on time, in compliance with company policies and relevant laws and regulations.
• Collect and review timesheets, attendance records, and other relevant documents to calculate and verify employee work hours, overtime, deductions, and any other payroll adjustments.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Processes garnishments, child support orders, and other payroll-related transactions to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions.
• Addresses payroll discrepancies, errors, or questions, resolving them efficiently and timely.
• Audits time and attendance system for integrity as needed.
• Ensure accurate calculation and processing of employee benefits, including but not limited to vacation time, sick leave, and insurance premiums.
• Prepare and distribute paychecks or electronic transfers to employees, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy of information.
• Partners with Finance to assist with data preparation for payroll journal entries.
• Prepares bi-weekly status reports.
• Participates in month/quarter/year-end duties related to Payroll functions.
• Serves as a resource in audit processes such as 401k, workers compensation, and as required.
• Address employee inquiries and resolve any payroll-related issues or discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including changes in salary, tax status, benefits, and deductions.
• Generate reports for accounting and finance teams to assist with budgeting and financial analysis.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in payroll regulations, tax laws, and other relevant policies to ensure compliance and accurate payroll processing.
• Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency in payroll administration.
• Implement best practices to streamline payroll processes.
• Performs other duties, including special projects and tasks as assigned by management.
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll processing experience for a multi-state employer.
• Associates Degree preferably in Accounting or Business required; Bachelor’s Degree in related fields of study preferred.
• Proficiency working with ADP Workforce now required.
• Knowledge of payroll best practices is required, CPP is a plus
  
  

Competencies

• Proficient in using payroll software and computer systems, with advanced knowledge of spreadsheets (e.g., Microsoft Excel) and other relevant software.
• Strong mathematical and numerical skills, with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, capable of handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll concepts clearly and professionally.
• Discretion and integrity when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing payroll, including tax withholding, employment benefits, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Prioritize customer service and maintain a positive attitude when dealing with employees and colleagues.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the duties require the use of the hands to type and the ability to communicate, requires the ability to move about, some duties may occasionally require the ability to lift to 10lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Privacy

Your application for this position is subject to Designs for Health's Privacy Notice for Job Applicants and Workforce Members. Designs for Health does not sell your personal information, nor does Designs for Health share it for purposes of cross-context behavioral advertising.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Designs for Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can grow and thrive. Our employees form meaningful and often life-long connections while working at Designs for Health. We are all passionate about our mission of designing a well world, together.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Health, Wellness & Fitness

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