Payroll Administrator

Martignetti Companies - Taunton, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Taunton, MA

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Payroll Administrator at Martignetti Companies plays a crucial role in managing payroll for approximately 1,700 employees during peak times. This position involves processing various payroll schedules, maintaining employee records, and ensuring accuracy in payroll operations. The role offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing for both in-office and remote work, and requires a high level of attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for employees.
• Review new hire details and employee changes, preparing necessary file uploads.
• Monitor time sheets and manage paid time off according to company and union policies.
• Use system reports and Excel spreadsheets to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Maintain and analyze spreadsheets for sales force commissions.
• Ensure payroll accuracy before and after processing.
• Track union-related information such as pensions and health benefits using Excel.
• Keep payroll personnel files complete and accurate.
• Prepare weekly accounting vouchers for vendor payments.
• Run, review, and analyze reports from Paylocity.
• Maintain the payroll policy and procedures manual.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from businesses and employees, providing exceptional customer service.
• Monitor and properly store or destroy records according to retention policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is a plus.
• At least 2 years of experience with payroll processing software; experience with Paylocity is a big plus.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook, and especially Excel, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, nested formulas, and pivot tables.
• Knowledge of payroll wage and hour laws, as well as federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Ability to apply union contract rules to payroll processes.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and solution-focused skills.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to learn and navigate new systems with ease.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount