Payroll Administrator

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We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to manage accurate and timely payroll operations for employees in Etna, Ohio. This position supports both field and office teams by ensuring pay is processed correctly, records are maintained with precision, and payroll questions are handled effectively. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, close attention to detail, and the ability to work confidently with confidential employee information.Responsibilities:• Administer weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees across field and office functions, ensuring all payments are completed on schedule.• Evaluate time records submitted by crews, supervisors, and office staff to confirm hours worked are complete, accurate, and ready for processing.• Calculate earnings adjustments such as overtime, incentive pay, prevailing wage rates, and standard payroll deductions with a high degree of accuracy.• Partner with project and operations leaders to assign labor expenses correctly and support precise job cost tracking.• Maintain payroll documentation, including tax elections, direct deposit details, and benefits-related deductions, while keeping records current.• Apply federal, state, and local wage regulations to payroll processing, including requirements tied to employees working in multiple states.• Manage wage attachments such as garnishments and child support orders in accordance with legal guidelines and deadlines.• Address employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll records in a responsive and detail-focused manner.• Support payroll review activities by preparing documentation and assisting with internal or external audit requests.• Protect sensitive payroll and employee data by following strict confidentiality standards in all aspects of the role.