Payroll Administrator

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

Lafrance Hospitality is a dynamic and expanding company seeking a skilled Payroll Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring accurate payroll administration and maintaining exceptional organizational standards. If you are detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Schedule: M - F, *Hours can vary based on business needs, in office

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) …

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees and process new hire onboarding documents in a timely manner. 
• Maintain and update ADP payroll system software, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with HR team to resolve ADP Workforce Now system issues and implement updates.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Verify timesheets, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Manage payroll deductions, including taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other withholdings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Provide training and support to management team on the successful completion of bi-weekly payroll processing. 
• Respond to employee, manager, and external party inquiries related to payroll (e.g. paid time off balances, time record discrepancies, employment verification) and complete payroll investigations in a professional and courteous manner.
• Perform QuickBooks data entry for accounting and financial transactions.
• Coordinate with the finance team to reconcile payroll and benefits data with financial records.
• Collaborate with the finance team to support budgeting and forecasting efforts.
• Participate in audits and furnish necessary documentation and explanations for payroll and benefits-related data.
• Perform regular audits of payroll system data to ensure accuracy and compliance

Requirements

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU…

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in the hospitality industry. 
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now payroll software system is required.

·       The successful candidate should be comfortable adapting to change and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong understanding of payroll principles, practices, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. 
• The flexibility to work extended hours during payroll cycles as required.

Benefits

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance