Payroll Administrator

SUMMARY: The primary functions of this position is to accurately and efficiently process all payroll-related activities, and accurately input and update benefits information to the Human Resources Management System. The incumbent is responsible for running various reports, ensuring all employee data is accurate and up to date as well as ensuring that any associate informational changes are processed properly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Accurately enter and verify all payroll data for all company and affiliate associates
• Accurately process and submit payroll files through the payroll system for payment in a timely manner
• Create and maintain various reports related to payroll, time management and core. Review and develop payroll processes and procedures to ensure that timely and accurate payroll related data is maintained.
• Identify and correct errors related to payroll issues
• Provides information and reports as needed to the Accounting department to assist with the balancing and proper allocation of payroll expenses to include but not limited to; taxes, deductions, direct deposits, payroll corrections / adjustments and special payments.
• Completes post payroll ACH transmittals by uploading appropriate files to the online business banking system for direct deposit to employee accounts.
• Completes post payroll notifications to Accounting department to ensure that company payroll accounts are funded.
• Runs and distributions various reports for review and audit documentation.
• Processes and inputs other earnings received from managers to include, commissions, incentives, bonuses, etc. and ensures these are processed timely for payment.
• Works with government taxing agencies and external payroll service-company to ensure that proper payroll tax jurisdictions are set up at the federal, state and local levels.
• Ensures that new hire payroll related data is entered and included with the appropriate payroll period. Communicates payroll processes and practices related to direct deposit, first payroll, and answers any questions from new employees.
• Accurately processes associate changes for Payroll, HR & Benefits areas of the HRMS system (salary, status, supervisor, title, position, security groups, etc)
• Monitor and assist manager's with adjustments to the Time and Attendance portion of the HRMS
• Responsible for the input of 401k Plan deferrals according to semi-monthly reports generated by the 401k provider.
• Assists the Payroll Manager in generating annual reports to assist with the 401k audit and year-end testing.
• Actively works with other functional areas of Human Resources (recruiting, employee relations, administration, etc.) to assist in providing superior service to our internal and external clients
• Provide direction and assistance to employees and managers to ensure accurate and complete input and utilization of the HRMS.
• Assist with the maintenance of Officer Title changes.
• Complete all mandatory and elective training, including BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) and Anti-Money laundering procedures. Maintain compliance with all appropriate rules and regulations.
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential requirement of this position
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Associates Degree in Business required, bachelor's degree preferred or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years-experience in payroll processing for more than 250 employees
• Current/prior experience using electronic payroll service software (UKG Pro preferred)
• Experience and knowledge in Excel with the ability to read and interpret spreadsheets, perform basic calculations, and manipulate data and create formulas.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint is expected.
• Internet navigation with the ability to research effectively.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

E-Verify is used to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Farmers National Banc Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran