Payroll Administrator: Accurate Processing & Compliance

HRB; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll processing while ensuring compliance with applicable payroll, tax, and company requirements. This role handles day-to-day payroll administration, timekeeping, employee payroll changes, payroll audits, and related reporting.

You will collaborate with HR and Finance, manage changes, perform audits, and resolve payroll discrepancies, with emphasis on confidentiality and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with payroll processing and administration.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, tax requirements, timekeeping, leave administration, overtime, and payroll deductions.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review and maintain employee timekeeping records, including regular hours, overtime, leave, and shift differentials.
• Manage payroll-related employee changes, including new hires, compensation changes, deductions, and other payroll updates.
• Support employee onboarding and ensure payroll information is entered accurately and timely.
• Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Support payroll tax filings and related compliance activities.
• Monitor and administer leave, overtime, and shift differential calculations.
• Research and resolve employee payroll questions and discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and other internal teams on payroll-related matters.
• Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and other payroll projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll processing while ensuring compliance with applicable payroll, tax, and company requirements. This role handles day-to-day payroll administration, timekeeping, employee payroll changes, payroll audits, and related reporting.

You will collaborate with HR and Finance, manage changes, perform audits, and resolve payroll discrepancies, with emphasis on confidentiality and regulatory