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Payroll Administrator / Payroll Tax Administrator

Altec
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026
Responsibilities

Job Description

Since 1929, Altec has maintained a commitment to excellence, demonstrating leadership through innovative design, manufacturing practices, integrated safety features, and a focus on complete customer satisfaction. Altec’s products are utilized in over 100 countries, serving the electric utility, telecommunications, contractor, lighting and signage, and tree care industries.

Altec’s values-based culture provides opportunities for associates to have a fulfilling professional career. Our values include:

Customer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family - Financial Stability - Integrity - People are our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development – Teamwork

The Opportunity

Altec is seeking a Payroll Administrator / Payroll Tax Administrator to join our Corporate Payroll Team. Candidates who can work in the Birmingham area are strongly preferred. The role involves supporting both local and field teams by addressing and researching payroll inquiries, with key duties including verifying the accuracy of preliminary and final payrolls. Initially, this role necessitates in-office attendance for training purposes; thereafter, it will shift to a hybrid arrangement, combining office-based and remote work.

Responsibilities (Examples of work performed)

  • Operates within the Payroll Department to guarantee the accurate and prompt administration of employee wages, deductions, taxes, and benefits.
  • Establishes and maintains State and Local tax rates and information in PeopleSoft/ADP
  • Assists with files and maintains incident reports regarding tax notices: i.e., Tax Assessment Notices
  • Assists with audits of end of year information for W-2s and processing of W-2Cs
  • Creates and maintains queries related to tax, unemployment, and incentives
  • Communicates with field HR Associates and taxing agencies to resolve associate tax issues
  • Assists with audit and implementation of quarterly tax updates in PeopleSoft / ADP
  • Assists and completes special projects as needed
  • Provides training and direction to HR team members as needed or requested
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, And Skills Required

  •         High School Diploma or GED required
  •        Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) and no experience or HS plus 4 years of applicable Payroll experience
  •        Excellent computer skills required; Prefer Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, ADP, and/or UKG experience

Other Position Specifications

  • Maintains strict confidentiality of all sensitive information and documents
  • Extremely detail oriented
  • Motivated, goal oriented and persistent
  • Displays a high level of initiative and works well in a team environment
  • Customer service oriented
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • 0-25% Travel

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Please apply directly on our website https://jobs.altec.com/

Benefits

Among our core values is a focus on family and financial stability, and we believe it is important to provide associates with a competitive benefits package. Highlights of Altec’s benefits package are listed below.

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Care Plans
  • Retirement Savings Plan – Traditional 401(k) or Roth 401(k)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, and Vacation Purchase
  • Company Wellness Programs (Physical, Social, Emotional, Spiritual, Financial)
  • Personal and Professional Learning/Development Opportunities
  • Plus more!

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

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