Payroll Coordinator

Day & Ross; York (York County); On-site; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to support various Payroll, Accounting, and HR functions. The role entails reviewing employee files, processing payroll, and collaborating with Team Managers to ensure accurate data. Ideal candidates will have post-secondary education in business administration and strong skills in communication and organization. This full-time position offers a salary range of $27.00 – $30.00 per hour and is located in New Cumberland, PA.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Payroll, Human Resources, and Accounting.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Experience in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit employee files and data changes.
• Organize and prioritize adjustments for payroll processing.
• Liaise with Team Managers to verify Payroll data integrity.

Skills

Intermediate knowledge of MS Office

Excellent oral and written communication

Strong organizational and time-management

Customer-service attitude

Ability to multitask

Familiarity with Federal & State Labor laws

Education

Post-secondary education in business administration or a related field

Job description

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The Payroll Coordinator will be responsible for supporting various Payroll, Accounting and HR functions across the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and audit employee files and data changes, and cooperate with HR on any discrepancies.
• Monitor absence reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Organize and prioritize adjustments for payroll processing.
• Process hourly and salaried payrolls.
• Liaise with Team Managers to verify Payroll data integrity.
• Prepare pay vouchers and checks for distribution.
• Update various employee and system records as directed.
• Perform weekly and monthly reporting for management purposes, e.g., vacation and absence reporting.
• File payroll forms and related documents in personnel files.
• Audit payroll records regularly to ensure compliance with Federal Labor Code rules and regulations.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements.
• Coordinate benefit enrollments with vendors.
• Track benefit eligibility and interface with employees to ensure document delivery.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
• Ensure Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively to meet shared objectives.
• Courage: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

Qualifications

• Education and Training:
  • Post‑secondary education in business administration or a related field.
  • A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience:
  • Basic understanding of Payroll, Human Resources, Pension/Benefits, and Accounting.
  • A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Skills And Attributes:
  • Intermediate knowledge of MS Office and a quick ability to learn new systems.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time‑management skills, including the ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced setting.
  • Customer‑service attitude.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline‑driven environment; appropriate sense of urgency.
  • Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  • Familiarity with Federal & State Labor laws and regulations.
  • Working knowledge of HR systems.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Human Resources; Industry: Truck Transportation

Location: New Cumberland, PA

Salary: $27.00 – $30.00 per hour

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