Payroll Administrator

Location: City of Albany

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** Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
*** Analyzes, prepares, and inputs payroll data
* Manage the processing of bi-weekly payroll, including all necessary general ledger entries, tax payments, and related internal and external reporting
* Monitor payroll reports to ensure accuracy
* Audit bi-weekly Flex Plan contributions and submit for fund transfer
* Process bi-weekly 401(k) Plan, 457(b) Plan, and Flex Plan contributions
* Process bi-weekly garnishment payments and executive retirement payments/wires
* Reconcile related accounts on a periodic, e.g., monthly, basis

Administer all information systems relating to employee compensation, timekeeping, and payroll.
Prepare internal and external reports and reconciliations as required.
Remain current on all related regulations/legislation.  The incumbent will work as a member of the Employee Experience team and serve as a resource for the entire organization.
* Ensure compliance with federal law by making sure the federal employment eligibility Form I-9 is filled out correctly and timely by completing quarterly audits
* Prepare quarterly and year-end tax filings on both state and federal levels
* Prepare Federal W-2, W-3, and 1099R forms and distribute within required deadlines
* Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed action

Maintain HRIS database, including entry of new employees, position transfer maintenance, and compensation maintenance

Assist with compensation budget, budget variance reporting, forecasting, and projections as needed

Generate compensation, benefits, and employee-related reports, as needed

Conduct and complete compensation/salary surveys

Prepare information, documentation, and reports as needed for audits, e.g., Workers’ Compensation, retirement plans, Internal Audit, Banking Dept, and NCUAMaintain written procedures on primary responsibilities Support employee benefits function as needed

Other duties as assigned ##
** Minimum

Job Qualifications:

*** Associate's degree in business/human resource management or related field; three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Proficiency with Workday and/or ADP payroll systems is required
* CPP – Certified Payroll Professional, FPC – Fundamental Payroll Certification preferred
* Excellent analytical, organizational, computer and communication skills (written and verbal) are required
** Starting Compensation:** $29.00- $35.53/hr., plus a competitive benefits package.
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