Payroll Processing Administrator

Date: May 21, 2026

Location:

UT, US, 84604 TX, US, 0 Houston, TX, US, 77010 Lehi, UT, US, 84043

Company: NRG

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Job Summary

• Process payroll through SAP payroll using ECP in connection with ADP for outsourced services.
• Prepare and process off-cycle payments as necessary through SAP payroll.
• Provides extraordinary customer service by resolving payroll, employee, HR Business Partners, and timekeeper questions and issues efficiently and correctly.
• Performs other supporting payroll admin roles as required.
  
  

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll through SAP Payroll Central process model.
• Processes off-cycle checks timely to resolve pay issues as required.
• Works with appropriate groups to resolve any payroll processing errors.
• Works with ADP to resolve any wage pay or garnishment issues or errors.
• Provides excellent customer service for employees, timekeepers, and HR business partners.
• Monitors payroll shared mailbox as well as payroll request ticketing system for timely employee and HR business partner issue resolution.
• Through SAP payroll, posts the payroll results to General Ledger and AP module.
• Ensure that all garnishment orders are properly process by ADP.
• Ensure that all payroll processing SOX controls are followed.
• Processes all returned direct deposits and/or checks from ADP.
• Assist with payroll configuration testing as needed.
• Assist with project and year-end activities as requested.
• Assist team members as necessary.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Some overtime required during payroll processing situations or special timings arise.
• No travel required
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) credentials are preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years current payroll experience on the SAP platform in a multi-state payroll environment is preferred.
• Candidates with detailed, working knowledge of SAP payroll preferred.
  
  

Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability work in a fast-pace environment where change is frequent.
• Knowledge of W2 and 1099 compliance.
• Must work effectively in a team environment and be able to come to the assistance of others.
• Proven initiative and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
• Experience working with ADP SmarCompliance a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical ability is a requirement.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong PC skills include Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must have the ability to take ownership of work and look for ways to improve processes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to multi-task and handle confidential information in a professional manner.
  
  

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Official description on file with Talent.

Nearest Major Market: Utah

Nearest Secondary Market: Provo