PAYROLL/HR MANAGER

Location: Carthage

Position Summary

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the company’s payroll, including multi-state wage reporting, benefits deductions, garnishments, taxes, and compliance requirements. This role works closely with HR, Accounting, and Operations to ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule. ADP Workforce Now experience is strongly preferred. Prior in-house payroll processing is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, and/or semi-monthly payrolls for all employees using ADP Workforce Now and in Spectrum ERP
• Ensure accuracy of hours, rates, job codes, per diem, differentials, PTO, bonuses, and commissions.
• Review and validate timecards, imports, and manual adjustments.
• Reconcile prior-period corrections as needed.
• Manage year-end payroll responsibilities including W-2s, verification reports, and audit requests.

Compliance & Regulatory Requirements

• Ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local wage laws.
• Process and maintain garnishments, levies, child support, and payroll-related court orders.
• Ensure proper calculation and remittance of payroll taxes.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, collective agreements (if applicable), and statutory guidelines.

Data Administration

• Maintain and update employee profiles within ADP.
• Enter new hires, terminations, job changes, deductions, direct deposit, and tax setup.
• Support HR and Accounting with labor reports, GL reconciliation, and payroll audits.
• Compile workforce analytics as needed (turnover, hours worked, labor cost, etc.).

Employee Support

• Respond to employee payroll questions with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Assist employees with ADP access issues, tax forms, and earning statements.
• Collaborate with HR on onboarding and benefits enrollment for accurate payroll setup.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • 3 years payroll experience in a corporate environment
  • Strong understanding of FLSA and multi-state payroll compliance
  • High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting tools
• Preferred:
  • ADP Workforce Now experience
  • In-house payroll processing experience
  • Certified Payroll a plus
  • Experience in construction, manufacturing, or multi-entity environments

Key Competencies

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Analytical mindset with a focus on accuracy
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve payroll issues proactively

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based
• Periodic extended hours during payroll deadlines or year-end
• Confidential data handling required

2. JOB AD — Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator — ADP Experience Preferred

Full-Time | On-Site

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team! If you enjoy accuracy, organization, and helping employees get paid correctly and on time, this is a great fit.

What You’ll Do:

• Process weekly / bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now
• Validate timecards, hours, deductions, bonuses, and PTO
• Maintain employee data, tax setup, and direct deposits
• Handle garnishments, benefits deductions, and multi-state payroll compliance
• Partner with HR and Accounting on reporting, onboarding, and year-end tasks

What We’re Looking For:

• 3 years of payroll experience
• Strong knowledge of wage laws and payroll compliance
• Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality
• Proficiency with ADP strongly preferred
• Prior in-house payroll experience is a major plus

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Stable, growing company
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Opportunity to take ownership of the payroll function

If you’re ready to join a company that values accuracy, integrity, and teamwork, apply today!