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Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Aptive Resources. Lead full-cycle payroll processing for salaried, hourly, and contract employees across biweekly and semi-monthly pay cycles .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle payroll processing, compliance with federal and state regulations, and payroll system management using ADP and Unanet. Proficient in payroll accounting, reconciliations, and vendor management, with a strong focus on continuous process improvement.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Full-Cycle Payroll ProcessingADP Workforce NowUnanetService Contract Act CompliancePayroll Accounting
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Hard Skills
Payroll ProcessingPayroll Tax FilingsReconciliationFinancial ControlsICHRA AdministrationInvoice ReconciliationData Accuracy AuditsStatutory RemittancesYear-End ReportingBenefits Administration
Soft Skills
Verbal CommunicationWritten Communication
Tools & Technologies
ADPUnanet
Industry Keywords
Federal Government ContractorDOL ComplianceDCAA ComplianceFringe AdministrationEmployee Benefits
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead full-cycle payroll processing for salaried, hourly, and contract employees across biweekly and semi-monthly pay cycles
- Ensure payroll is processed accurately and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Administer payroll tax filings, garnishments, deductions, statutory remittances, and year-end reporting, including W-2s and 1099s
- Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and project cost structures within Unanet
- Maintain payroll system integrity across ADP and Unanet, including data accuracy audits and system updates
- Support internal and external audits with complete, accurate, audit-ready documentation
- Serve as primary liaison with benefits administrators, brokers, and third-party vendors
- Oversee enrollments, eligibility tracking, and life event changes with People Operations
- Track and reconcile H&W hours, fringe allocations, excess dollars, and premium invoices
- Administer ICHRA programs, including eligibility validation, stipend reconciliation, and funding controls
- Conduct invoice reviews and reconciliations for payroll deductions, employer contributions, and vendor billing
- Support open enrollment and employee benefits communications
- Ensure compliance with Service Contract Act wage determinations and fringe requirements
- Generate payroll, fringe, and benefits reporting for Finance leadership and executive review
- Support month-end and year-end close processes
- Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Extensive experience with ADP Workforce Now and Unanet for a federal government contractor
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including full-cycle payroll processing
- Experience with Service Contract Act (SCA) compliance and fringe/H&W administration
- Experience managing benefits vendors and conducting complex invoice reconciliations
- Strong understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, and financial controls
- Experience administering ICHRA or other consumer-directed health arrangements
- Experience supporting DOL, DCAA, or external compliance audits
- Experience supporting federal, state and local tax filings
- Ability to sit for extended periods and use a computer keyboard and mouse
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, or lift up to 15 pounds