Description
Senior Payroll Administrator
This is a remote position.
Ad Hoc is a digital services company that helps the federal government better serve people. Our teams use modern, agile methods to meet the needs of our users while closing the gap between consumer expectations and government.
Work on things that matter
Our teams connect Veterans with services designed for their needs, help millions of people access affordable health care, and support important programs like Head Start. As we work with agencies to deliver critical services, we're also changing how the government thinks about and uses technology.
Built for a remote life
Ad Hoc is remote-first and remote-always. We've designed our culture, communications, and tools to support a nationwide team. Being remote allows Ad Hoc to bring the best people onto our teams and give them the freedom to create a work environment that fits their lives. Maybe you need to adjust your schedule to care for your family or take a bike ride. At Ad Hoc, that's welcomed.
Committed to high expectations and a welcoming culture
Ad Hoc values acceptance, accountability, and humility. We aren't heroes. We leave our egos at the door to learn from our mistakes and improve the process for the next time. We build small, inclusive teams to bring the best of consumer technology to the problems of government.
Primary Responsibilities:
In this role, you will serve as an experienced individual contributor within a team, with the expectation that you will further develop your leadership, guidance and mentoring skills. With minimal oversight from leadership, you will be responsible for managing payroll functions, developing and analyzing payroll documents, and ensuring adherence to organizational processes and policies. A Senior Payroll Administrator impacts the long-term goals of the department by providing strategic recommendations in support of operational efficiencies. You may serve as the primary lead when working with stakeholders and utilize strong influential skills to drive consensus and assignments to closure. Primary expectations of a Senior Payroll Administrator include:
Exhibits influential skills to drive operational efficiencies and processes
Exhibits discretion due to the sensitivity associated with payroll data
Performs all activities necessary to process accurate and timely payroll, which include but not limited to verifying deductions, and calculating overtime, vacation payouts, workers compensation, etc.
Ensures compliance with all applicable contracts, laws, and local and federal regulations, as well as company pay policies
Maintains related records, files tax reports and deduction reports, processes involuntary deductions such as garnishments, and prepares special reports for management
Audits pay records and investigate variances
Works closely with technical departments to implement process improvements, test system changes, and lead special projects within the payroll department
Offers suggestions, advice, and solutions regarding payroll processing procedures
General understanding of payroll operations, policies and procedures
Strong attention to detail with the ability to seek corrective action when inconsistencies are identified
Extensive experience with payroll processing with the ability to mentor junior level team members
Responsible for managing payroll-related projects, with the ability to meet specified deadlines
Responsible for labor reconciliation, reviewing and requesting timecard corrections, when required
Delivers timecard training to ensure the organization remains compliant
Ensure timely processing of timesheet corrections and maintain payroll accuracy and compliance
Collaborates with accounting colleagues to assist in the reconciliation of p