Payroll Compliance Administrator
1/20/2026
The Payroll Compliance Administrator ensures accurate payroll processing and compliant timekeeping practices. This role involves maintaining payroll systems, reviewing timesheets, and ensuring compliance with labor laws.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Description
The Payroll Compliance Administrator is responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliant timekeeping practices across the organization. This role plays a critical part in maintaining adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws, company policies, and internal controls while supporting employees and management with payroll- and time-related inquiries.
- Administer and maintain payroll and timekeeping systems to ensure accurate employee pay and attendance records
- Review and verify employee timesheets; resolve discrepancies by working directly with department managers and supervisors
- Manage time-keeping system by performing daily and weekly audits of employee inputs
- Maintain and update payroll records, including new hires, terminations, employee information changes, and location transfers
- Process employee reimbursements, bonuses, and timekeeping reports on a weekly basis
- Coordinate with HR, Finance and management on employee changes (hires, terminations, promotions, leave of absence)
- Prepare, compile, and distribute payroll-related reports as needed
- Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll and timekeeping inquiries from managers and employees
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
- Perform accounting tasks related to payroll, including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Prepare and distribute year-end W-2 statements in accordance with legal requirements
- Assist with other payroll or accounting projects assigned
Requirements
Proven experience in payroll administration or a related accounting function
Strong understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements
Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Excel
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
Knowledge of Paylocity payroll is a plus
Knowledge of Busybusy Timekeeping software a plus
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