Payroll Administrator

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Payroll Administrator to manage end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-entity manufacturing, engineering and construction organization across the United States and Canada. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations for both salaried and hourly employees while maintaining strict confidentiality and providing excellent internal service.

Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll for US and Canadian hourly, union, and salaried employees on weekly and bi-weekly cycles.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and retroactive pay adjustments.
• Reconcile payroll registers, tax filings, and benefit deductions; investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Coordinate closely with HR and Finance on onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, and inter-company allocations.
• Assist with internal and external audits (e.g., IRS, CRA, state/provincial agencies) by preparing required payroll documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, taxes, and deductions.
• Monitor legislative changes and recommend process updates to ensure ongoing compliance and efficiency.
• Interpret complex wage laws (multi-state compliance, exemptions, etc.)
• Advise leadership on payroll compliance risks
• Design or revise payroll policies as applicable
• Make judgment calls on ambiguous pay situations
• Approve payroll exceptions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3 years of payroll processing experience, including both US and Canadian payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations in the US and Canada.
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, REI, Payworks or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience integrating payroll with ERP or job-costing systems is an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Canadian Payroll Certification (PCP/PLP).
• Experience with multi-state and multi-province payroll processing.
• Familiarity with HRIS and accounting systems integration.
• Experience in a fast-paced, multi-entity organization.

Key Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Compliance Awareness
• Confidentiality & Integrity
• Customer Service Orientation
• Process Improvement & Documentation

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based
• Flexibility to accommodate payroll deadlines, statutory reporting, and year-end requirements.

GNB Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Rhome, TX 76078 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectation?

Ability to Commute:

• Rhome, TX 76078 (Required)

Work Location: In person