Payroll Administrator: Union & Salaried, Kronos/UKG

NLMK USA; Portage (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Wellness programs

Job summary

NLMK USA in Portage, Indiana is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage weekly and bi-weekly payroll for union staff and semi-monthly payroll for salaried employees. The role includes timekeeping, deductions, benefits, and coordination with Finance.

You will set up new hires, process garnishments, administer the 401(k) plan, and ensure ERISA compliance across the Portage plant, delivering accurate payroll data and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of payroll processing experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with Kronos and UKG software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process weekly payroll for dockworkers union and bi-weekly payroll for approx 275 union employees.
• Process semi-monthly payroll for approx 110 salaried employees.
• Set up and review employees in Kronos and UKG Pro.
• Weekly run through of all hourly timecards to ensure correct pay per contract.
• Review Kronos data for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with supervisors to resolve timecard issues.
• Track garnishments and other payroll deductions.
• Manage 401(k) retirement plan and ERISA compliance.
• Maintain personnel and medical files; assist with new hires.
• Calculate attendance and vacation eligibility for union staff.
• Assist with open enrollment and benefits changes.
• Support 401(k) audits and related payroll HR audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Kronos

UKG Pro

Garnishments

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kronos

UKG Pro

Job description

NLMK USA in Portage, Indiana is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage weekly and bi-weekly payroll for union staff and semi-monthly payroll for salaried employees. The role includes timekeeping, deductions, benefits, and coordination with Finance.

You will set up new hires, process garnishments, administer the 401(k) plan, and ensure ERISA compliance across the Portage plant, delivering accurate payroll data and supporting audits.