Payroll Administrator

Unlimited Technology, Inc.

. Verify hours worked and pay adjustments each pay period and post approved information to payroll records.

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including multi-step payroll, wage and deduction calculations, and compliance with federal contractor requirements. Proficient in using HRIS and payroll systems while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in handling employee information.

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Payroll ProcessingCertified Payroll ComplianceHRIS ExperienceAttention To DetailClear Communication

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Hard Skills

Wage CalculationsDeduction CalculationsTimekeeping ReviewPayroll Tax KnowledgeEmployment Law KnowledgeData ReconciliationMulti-State Payroll ProcessingFinal Pay ProcessingBackground ChecksEmployee Onboarding

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailDiscretionClear CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

PaylocityADPWorkdayUKG/KronosMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

FPCCPPAPHRPHRSHRM-CP

Industry Keywords

Davis-Bacon ActMcNamara-O’Hara Service Contract ActPrevailing WagesFLSAEEOADA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Verify hours worked and pay adjustments each pay period and post approved information to payroll records.
Enter payroll data into the payroll system and process and issue employee pay and earnings statements.
Review timesheets, wage computations, and related records to detect and resolve payroll discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
Process certified payroll for covered employees and ensure compliance with federal contractor payroll requirements.
Partner with People Operations on compensation changes, leaves of absence, and earnings and deductions changes.
Assist employees and managers with the company’s timekeeping system and procedures.
Stay current on final pay and changes in state tax and deduction laws affecting payroll processing.
Perform new-hire onboarding tasks as needed.
Conduct reference or background checks on existing employees as directed by customer requirements.
Facilitate employee separations, including final pay, equipment collection, and access shutoff.
Partner with the employment verification provider and complete requests outside the provider’s scope.
Review and process employee changes in the HRIS, including demographic changes, benefit elections, and workflows.
Communicate daily with employees, managers, and external parties by phone, email, video conference, and in person.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two (2) or more years of combined experience in payroll processing and HR administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience processing multi-step payroll, including wage and deduction calculations, timekeeping review, and pay adjustments.
Experience processing certified payroll and working with federal contractor requirements, including Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act, and Prevailing Wages.
Working knowledge of payroll tax and deduction rules and core employment laws, including FLSA, EEO, and ADA.
Experience using an HRIS, payroll, or timekeeping platform such as Paylocity, ADP, Workday, UKG/Kronos, or similar.
Experience using Microsoft Excel for reconciliation and reporting.
Strong accuracy and attention to detail, including the ability to spot and resolve numerical discrepancies.
Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain pay and policy information to people at all levels.
Ability to handle confidential employee and pay information with discretion and in accordance with company data-protection practices.
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, accounting, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience is fully considered.
Professional certification such as FPC, CPP, aPHR, PHR, or SHRM-CP is preferred.
Experience supporting a multi-state workforce or a federal government contractor environment is preferred.
Ability to work a standard 40-hour work week, with occasional heightened workload around payroll deadlines and period-end close.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
401 (k) w/company match 100% up to 3% and an additional 50% match of 2%
Paid time off
11 Paid Holidays
Company Equity after 1 year