Payroll Administrator
Objective: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Administrator to join our organization. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in payroll or finance, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple regions, ensuring global accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
- Maintain accurate employee payroll data; partner with HR and Finance for payroll alignment across countries
- Calculate wages, taxes, garnishments, deductions, bonuses, commissions, PTO, and termination payments
- Ensure compliance with international, federal, state, and international tax laws, labor regulations, and company policies
- Prepare and file year-end tax documents (W-2s, 1099s, T4s, etc.)
- Lead global payroll reporting and audit readiness by maintaining proper documentation and records
- Oversee and update timekeeping systems; ensure accurate tracking of hours and leave across geographies
- Maintain payroll data integrity in UKG Core and conduct regular audits for accuracy
- Serve as point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from employees, management, vendors, and external agencies
- Analyze payroll data to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and recommend process improvements
- Drive continuous improvement and automation of payroll workflows, with a focus on scalability and global consistency.
- 4+ years of payroll experience, with strong knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and compliance standards
- Proficient in UKG Payroll Services and payroll systems
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and recordkeeping
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities in fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (preferred)
- Payroll certification (e.g., CPP) is a plus
What You’ll Bring to the Table
- 4+ years of payroll experience, with strong knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and compliance standards
- Proficient in UKG Payroll Services and payroll systems
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and recordkeeping
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities in fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (preferred)
- Payroll certification (e.g., CPP) is a plus
Who You’ll Work With
- Work with teams across all functions.
- Internal and external customers
Top Skills
What We Do
Through transformative payments and credential-driven transactions and privileges, Transact partners with institutions to help them make their student and family experience mobile-centric, personal and individualized, and completely connected all across campus.
Our open enterprise-class cloud platform enables mission-critical capabilities that translate into superior student and family experiences, integration with every aspect of campus life, and richer institutional insight. Build the type of connected campus experience students and families expect with integrated tuition and fee payments, comprehensive dining and retail credential-driven transactions, configurable security and privilege management, and automated attendance and events. At each interaction across these capabilities, capture meaningful data so campus leaders can make informed decisions and take proactive action. And easily integrate with your campus systems and partners with a broad, open ecosystem, maximizing existing investments, evolving quickly, and delivering a personalized solution.
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