A well known Rhode Island manufacturing plant in the Newport, RI area is looking for a seasoned
Payroll and Benefits Administrator.  Proven full cycle payroll experience is essential and ADP
payroll experience is preferred.   

In addition to producing a weekly payroll for 500+ employees, the payroll administrator will
utilize ADP Reportsmith and produce weekly and monthly reports.  Answer inquiries from
employees and vendors. Knowledge of benefits administration and basic HR functions such as
recruiting, employee relations, etc, a plus.  Ensures payroll accounting and record-keeping
meets federal and state guidelines.  Previous experience using ADP and Reportsmith a must.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

�        Maintain payroll database. Process all changes including pay rates, commissions,
deductions, vacation allowances, addresses, tax withholding, garnishments, direct deposits, and
all other changes. Enter new employees.

�        Compile weekly hours from sites and ERP system and load into ADP. Review the
downloaded information for completeness and accuracy.

�        Calculate retroactive pay as required.

�        Coordinate payment of employee deductions as required.

�        Contact various department supervisors for any issues.

�        Process weekly transfer of payroll data to ADP and check for processing accuracy on
payroll return.

�        Generate and transmit weekly 401(k) data file and reports.

�        Generate ad hoc, weekly, and monthly reports of payroll and HR data for Accounting and
HR using ReportSmith software.

�        Sort and distribute paychecks. Attach payroll stuffers as required.

�        Coordinate distribution of W-2�s; tax filings; 5500�s.

�        Assists employees with basic tax withholding questions.

�        Respond to employee inquiries regarding any aspect of their paychecks.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities: 

�        Will provide assistance to members of HR Department as needed to support benefit
program changes/reporting, ADP data entry

�        Assist in recruiting, employee benefits and other HR tasks as needed

�        Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications:

�        Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

�        3-5 years in a payroll position

�        Solid understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws

�        Knowledge of ADP�s PC Payroll for Windows and ReportSmith

�        Proficiency in Word and Excel

�        Highly organized and detail oriented

�        Strong analytical, reporting writing and problem-solving skills

�        Customer service skills 

�        Able to maintain confidential information

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