<p>for immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is looking for a skilled Payroll Administrator to oversee payroll operations for multiple facilities across various states. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing in collaboration with a third-party service provider while maintaining compliance with wage laws. The ideal candidate will excel in managing payroll data, reconciling benefits, and troubleshooting discrepancies with precision and professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate and manage weekly payroll submissions to a third-party service provider, ensuring accuracy across multi-state employee groups.</p><p>• Verify and review timesheets, employee hours, pay rates, and updates prior to payroll submission.</p><p>• Audit final payroll reports to ensure correctness and compliance before approval.</p><p>• Maintain detailed and accurate payroll records to support audits and reporting needs.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll data with employee rosters to confirm headcount, job changes, and pay adjustments.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to wages, hours worked, deductions, or employee information.</p><p>• Process payroll deductions related to health, retirement, and supplemental benefits, ensuring alignment with carrier invoices and internal records.</p><p>• Generate detailed payroll, labor, and benefits reports for internal HR, finance, and operational teams.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for payroll during month-end financial close.</p><p>• Address employee inquiries regarding payroll and deductions promptly and professionally.</p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Payroll Specialist to join our team in Lexington, Kentucky. This is a Contract to permanent position that offers an excellent opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to handle complex payroll tasks with precision.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and manage full-cycle payroll for employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with all regulations.</p><p>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to accurately input, update, and audit payroll data.</p><p>• Upload and validate timesheets, ensuring all hours worked are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Conduct payroll audits and perform data analysis using advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUPs.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to resolve payroll discrepancies and provide solutions.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records of payroll transactions and assist in generating reports as needed.</p><p>• Support the transition to new payroll systems by preparing and organizing data.</p><p>• Work closely with various departments to ensure seamless payroll operations.</p><p>• Adapt to manual processes initially, while contributing ideas to improve efficiency.</p><p>• Commit to working a flexible schedule, including Thursday evenings, and transition to a hybrid work model after training.</p>