A Payroll Administrator is responsible for managing the compensation of employees within an organization. Their duties typically involve ensuring accurate and timely payment of wages, maintaining payroll records, and adhering to tax regulations. Here's a breakdown of common payroll administrator job duties:
Core Responsibilities:
- Process payroll on a regular weekly schedule.
- Calculate wages based on hours worked, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
- Verify timesheets and attendance records for accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
- Distribute pay stubs and direct deposit notifications to employees.
- Handle payroll adjustments, such as retroactive pay, salary changes, or reimbursements.
Tax & Reporting Duties:
- Prepare and file tax forms, including W-2s, W-3s, 1099s, and quarterly/annual tax filings.
- Calculate and remit payroll taxes and deductions (Social Security, Medicare, etc.).
- Generate payroll reports for HR and finance departments.
Employee Support:
- Respond to employee inquiries about payroll, benefits, and deductions.
- Assist with onboarding new hires into payroll systems.
- Ensure confidentiality of employee payroll and personal data.