What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Coordinator position at Hunter Hamilton?
The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for maintaining accurate payroll records and processing payroll in compliance with company policies, procedures, and all applicable regulations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while supporting compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Hunter Hamilton is a high-performance professional search firm specializing connecting finance, HR, operations, and legal talent with leading employers.
Hunter Hamilton is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Hunter Hamilton offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Hunter Hamilton is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain payroll databases and process payroll in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Ensure accurate calculation, withholding, and reporting of all federal, state, and local payroll taxes
- Prepare and distribute specialized payroll reports as requested
- Process employee garnishments and remit payments to appropriate agencies
- Prepare and issue payroll checks
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and related issues in a timely and professional manner
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a payroll function or equivalent role
- Experience processing union payroll
- Experience managing multi-state payroll
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter in a fast-paced environment
- Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred (not required)
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and payroll systems
- Familiarity with COINS OA is a strong plus
Hunter Hamilton is a high-performance professional search firm specializing connecting finance, HR, operations, and legal talent with leading employers.
Hunter Hamilton is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Hunter Hamilton offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Hunter Hamilton is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.
Salary : $25 - $30