Payroll Administrator

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you're looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement

• Medical employee-only premium as low as $5.90/week, $26/month with wellness discounts

• HSA with annual employer contribution

• Weekly 401(k) match

• Vacation immediately upon hire

• 8 holidays per calendar year

• Personal time after 90 days

• EAP and identity theft protection

• Tuition reimbursement

• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

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Schedule: M-F 8:30a to 5:00p (hybrid schedule of 3 days in office and 2 days WFH)

Saddle Creek Corporation, a premier nationwide 3rd party logistics provider has an immediate opening for a Payroll Administrator at our Corporate Offices in Lakeland, Florida. Saddle Creek is a private, family-owned business that is committed to living its corporate values each day. If you are looking for an employer that behaves with integrity and respects the individual, then Saddle Creek is the place for you! This position reports to the Payroll Manager.

Overview

The Payroll Administrator will work collaboratively in a team environment and is responsible for maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality with associates and working to establish a positive rapport with every interaction. Ensures that payroll related changes are processed according to established company policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Process weekly end to end payroll accurately in Workday and in accordance with Federal, State, and Local laws for salaried and hourly employees
• Perform various payroll audits to ensure payroll is balanced and accurate
• Understanding of internal control concepts and processes to mitigate risks
• Interpret and enter all Associate withholding orders (e.g., child support, creditor garnishments, tax levies) timely and accurately according to various state guidelines. Complete all required answers and related documentation
• Multi-state payroll experience preferred, familiarity with federal, state, and local tax regulations New hire and Bureau of Labor Statistic reporting
• Contribute ideas to automate, streamline, and/or improve processes
• Plan and organize workload around multiple assignments to manage deadlines and deliver achievement of assigned goals and objectives
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Payroll Manager and/or Sr. Payroll Manager

Qualifications

• FPC and/or CPP, preferred or willing to obtain certification within 1 year of hire
• Associate degree, preferred
• Workday Payroll knowledge, preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong collaboration skills to partner effectively across various levels of the organization
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Cooperatively interact and support peers in HR and Benefits to resolve associate questions/issues
• Must be highly motivated, team-player, and a self-starter
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to Disability.accommodation@sclogistics.com and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.