Payroll Coordinator

$59,497 - $74,371/Yr

Alamance County Government

Full-time - Entry Level

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for managing payroll processing, assisting with year-end audits, generating financial reports, and performing related fiscal duties. This role requires handling confidential information and building trust with employees while ensuring compliance with federal and state wage and tax laws. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll functionality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Compiles timely and accurate payroll processing, including special payroll runs.
• Analyzes and reconciles timesheets, deductions, direct deposits, and employee withholding tax documents.
• Advises HR of any deviations from company policies or procedures.
• Prepares and submits federal and state tax payments and monthly retirement reports.
• Processes garnishments, tax levies, and wage assignments for payroll deductions.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll information, including 941 reports, retirement, and insurance.
• Distributes checks and/or direct deposits and prepares journal entries for payroll functions.
• Answers employee questions regarding payroll-related issues and concerns.
• Provides information to third parties, including auditors and retirement systems.
• Prepares and distributes W-2 forms for all payroll-related individuals.
• Maintains confidentiality of personnel and payroll information and answers employee questions related to payroll.
• Responsible for accurate data entry and data integrity of employee records within relevant systems.
• Gathers, analyzes, and shares data from various payroll-related reports.
• Performs other duties as requested and assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Public Administration, Communications, or a relevant field.
• Three or more years of progressive experience in a Human Resources and/or Payroll-Finance role, preferably in a public sector environment.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Tyler Munis, Kronos/UKG, or NeoGov.
• Possession of a valid NC driver's license; HRCI, SHRM, or IPMA certifications are an asset.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in payroll functionality and federal and state wage and tax laws.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness leave
• Volunteer time off
• Employee fitness center