About the Role
The Payroll and HR Administrator is responsible for leading accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while also supporting key Human Resources functions. This role requires a high level of confidentiality, attention to detail, and professionalism when handling payroll records, employee inquiries, leave administration, benefits-related billing, onboarding, compliance reporting, and employee records. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented payroll professional who is comfortable contributing across HR functions in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Process weekly and/or biweekly payroll accurately and on time.
- Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and payroll adjustments.
- Manage payroll deductions, including benefits, taxes, and garnishments.
- Audit payroll data to support accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Generate and analyze payroll reports for internal use.
- Maintain payroll records in accordance with company and legal requirements.
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries accurately and professionally.
- Administer and track employee leave programs, including FMLA, PFL, disability, and related programs.
- Support benefits billing and reconciliation.
- Assist with onboarding, including new hire paperwork, system setup, and orientation coordination.
- Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS, including Paycom or an equivalent system.
- Assist with compliance reporting and audits.
- Coordinate background checks and other pre-employment requirements.
- Ensure completion and accuracy of new hire paperwork, including I-9 and E-Verify compliance.
- Contribute to HR projects and process improvements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; Paycom experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to perform work accurately.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to meet frequent and strict deadlines.
- Ability to support HR operations, including leave tracking, benefits billing, onboarding, compliance reporting, background checks, and I-9/E-Verify processes.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
- Must be comfortable on a manufacturing floor.
- Occasional travel may be required for recruitment events or training sessions.
Skills
- HRIS
- Payroll systems
- Paycom
- Attention to detail
- Accuracy
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Organizational skills
- Deadline management
- Leave tracking
- Benefits billing
- Onboarding
- Compliance reporting
- Background checks
- I-9 compliance
- E-Verify compliance
Location
- Arcade, NY 14009
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-site
Experience Level
- 3 to 5 years of related experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $55,000.00 - $65,000.00
