Payroll Administrator

ACT Power Services

Payroll Administrator managing payroll processing for ACT Power Services' growing Operations & Maintenance organization. Ensuring accurate and timely payroll and compliance with regulations.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeMorrisville • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in multi-state payroll processing, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage laws while maintaining accurate payroll records and employee information. Proficient in payroll administration, reporting, and supporting audits, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

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Multi-State Payroll ProcessingPayroll Administration ExperiencePayroll Laws ComplianceMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingTimekeeping Data ReviewPayroll Record MaintenancePayroll ReportingLabor Distribution ReportingJob CostingWorkforce ReportingW-2 ProcessingData ReconciliationPayroll Best Practices

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCustomer Service SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree in AccountingAssociate's Degree in FinanceAssociate's Degree in Business AdministrationAssociate's Degree in Human Resources

Industry Keywords

Wage and Hour RegulationsPayroll ComplianceEmployee EarningsDeductionsGarnishmentsTax WithholdingsDirect DepositCertified PayrollFringe BenefitsPayroll System Functionality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process multi-state payroll on a weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Review, audit, and reconcile employee timekeeping data, attendance records, overtime, and paid leave balances
Maintain payroll records and employee earnings, deductions, garnishments, tax withholdings, and direct deposit information
Administer payroll-related changes including new hires, terminations, promotions, compensation changes, and benefit deductions
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
Support prevailing wage projects by accurately tracking, processing, and reporting certified payroll and applicable fringe benefits
Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits
Partner with Human Resources to ensure employee records and payroll information remain accurate and current
Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, taxes, leave balances, and payroll policies
Coordinate payroll tax filings and support year-end activities, including W-2 processing and payroll reconciliations
Monitor and maintain payroll system functionality and recommend process improvements where appropriate
Assist with labor distribution reporting, job costing, and workforce reporting as needed
Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information at all times

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
3–5 years of payroll administration experience
Strong understanding of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll best practices
Multi-state payroll processing experience
Experience processing payroll for a workforce of 200+ employees
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and data reconciliation
Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong customer service and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with employer match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Short-term and Long-term disability
Critical illness
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Paid Holidays
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Training and Development
Legal and Identity Theft
Pet Insurance