Payroll Administrator

$60,000 - $75,000/Yr

Center Phase Energy - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Payroll Administrator plays a critical role in managing and processing payroll functions for the organization. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of payroll management systems. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with tax regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Process and administer weekly payroll for all company employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of salary disbursements.
• Verify and input employee information into the payroll system, including hours worked, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws.
• Calculate and process payroll taxes, garnishments, and other statutory deductions.
• Prepare and distribute paychecks, direct deposit statements, and any necessary adjustments.
• Maintain and update payroll records, including employee details, pay rates, and tax-related information.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, deductions, and discrepancies.
• Coordinate with HR and finance teams on employee benefits, compensation changes, and other related matters.
• Assist payroll company in the preparation and filing payroll tax returns, W-2s, 1099s, and other required government filings.
• Assist with year-end processes, including auditing payroll records and reconciling discrepancies.
• Stay updated on changes to payroll regulations and best practices to ensure continued compliance.
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll processing.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of payroll administration experience.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other office software.
• Proficiency in payroll software systems (Paycom preferred).
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, garnishments, and wage laws.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working in a multi-state payroll environment is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a multi-state payroll environment is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance