[Remote] Payroll Administrator

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Superior Insurance Partners is dedicated to enhancing the lives of their Agency Partners through support in personal, professional, and financial goals. The Payroll Administrator will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance and supporting employee trust. This role involves collaboration with Human Resources and Finance to enhance payroll operations and provide exceptional service to employees.ResponsibilitiesProcess bi-weekly and/or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on scheduleCalculate and process wages, salaries, overtime, commissions, bonuses, incentive payments, and other compensation adjustmentsEnsure accurate payroll deductions including taxes, benefits, retirement contributions, garnishments, and other withholdingsManage payroll changes for new hires, terminations, promotions, salary adjustments, leaves of absence, and benefit electionsMaintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirementsMonitor payroll practices to ensure adherence to wage and hour laws and company policiesPrepare and submit payroll tax filings and related reporting requirementsStay current on payroll legislation, tax updates, and compliance requirementsServe as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiriesResearch and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely and professional mannerEducate employees on payroll-related matters including tax withholdings, direct deposits, deductions, and year-end tax formsGenerate payroll reports for Finance, HR, leadership, and external auditorsReconcile payroll accounts, benefit deductions, tax liabilities, and payroll-related general ledger accountsSupport month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processesAssist with budgeting, workforce planning, and compensation analysis by providing payroll-related data and reportingMaintain payroll system accuracy, employee data integrity, and security protocolsTroubleshoot payroll system issues and partner with vendors when necessaryIdentify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficienciesAssist with payroll-related system implementations, upgrades, and testingSupport internal and external payroll audits by providing documentation and reportingPrepare annual payroll reconciliations and year-end processing activitiesEnsure timely and accurate issuance of W-2s and other required tax documentsSkills5+ years of payroll administration experienceStrong knowledge of multi-state payroll processing and payroll compliance requirementsExperience managing payroll in a fast-paced, multi-location organizationAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft ExcelExperience with Paylocity or comparable payroll/HRIS platformsAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or a related fieldCertified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plusInsurance industry experience is preferred but not requiredCompany OverviewSuperior Insurance Partners is an insurance company that provides health insurance, commercial insurance, and employee benefits services. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://superiorinsurancepartnersllc.com/.