Payroll Jobs 2026 (Now Hiring) – Smart Auto Apply

• Payroll Administration
• Process bi-weekly payroll for 185 employees across seven Southeastern states, ensuring accurate input of compensation data (salaries, hourly wages, bonuses, commissions, time worked, PTO, and deductions).
• Manage payroll tax and benefit deductions, ensuring proper compliance and timely processing.
• Handle payroll-related general ledger entries and monthly accruals within Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Reissue paychecks or direct deposits as necessary due to errors or terminations.
• Oversee and audit year-end payroll reporting, including W-2s and 1095-C forms.
• Manage quarterly and annual submissions including PTO reports, Multiple Worksite Reports (BLS), and US Census data.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of 401(k) contributions (pre-tax and Roth) and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions to meet Department of Labor (DOL) guidelines.
• Coordinate data feeds and eligibility files between the HRIS (ADP Workforce Now) and benefit providers.
• Benefits & HR Operations
• Administer employee health and welfare benefits, handling enrollments, changes, terminations, and ensuring accurate payroll deductions.
• Reconcile benefit invoices monthly and coordinate with Accounts Payable as needed.
• Support open enrollment and set up vendor feeds within ADP.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits, payroll, and HR policies.
• Conduct new hire orientations, prepare onboarding documentation, and maintain employee files.
• Assist with termination processing and exit checklist completion.
• Process background checks, MVRs, and drug screenings for new hires.
• Provide support in benefits audits and recommend necessary improvements or corrective actions.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; associate degree in Business, HR, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of direct experience in full-cycle payroll processing is required.
• Demonstrated experience in employee benefits administration and HR/payroll compliance.
• Familiarity with payroll tax filings and reporting requirements.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks under deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with HRIS and ERP systems (ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Dynamics AX preferred).
• Minimum typing speed of 55 WPM.
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to follow structured processes and continuously seek process improvement.
• High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

• Regularly required to sit at a desk and work on a computer.
• Must be able to walk around the office and occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.

Benefits