Payroll Administrator

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR – Dunkirk, NY

Job Summary

This position works closely with and provides administrative support to the Human Resources Manager by handling a variety of administrative responsibilities and supporting several specialized functions with the primary responsibility being to accurately process payroll. The person in this position should have very strong excel and data entry skills with experience utilizing both for time keeping purposes. This position requires an attention to detail and ability to adhere to deadlines. 

Education and Experience 

• Three to five years of payroll processing experience
• Experience in a Union environment preferred
• Direct human resource department work experience in all employee lifecycle phases
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) along with proficient word processing, spreadsheets and other general computer skills required. 
• A bachelor’s or associate degree in related field preferred
• Must possess knowledge and experience working with ADP Workforce Now
• Familiarity with New York employment laws and regulations
• Familiarity with paid and unpaid time off policies and processing

Essential Duties & Functions 

• Process weekly payroll for hourly employees and bi-weekly payroll for salary employees.
• Update ADP Payroll files with pay rate changes, address, deduction changes, etc.
• Maintain accurate attendance and employment logs for hourly employees and communicate with leadership as necessary.
• Create, run, and distribute payroll reports to necessary recipients weekly.
• Effectively communicate with management to ensure timely and accurate timecard approvals.
• Assist with employee queries and concerns, fostering a positive work environment.
• Ensure HR and Payroll policies and practices are compliant with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Adhere payroll processing for Union employees following the Union bargaining agreement. 
• Actively identify opportunities for improvement of key processes and improving employee experience and drive change management.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions 

• Regularly required to communicate, both orally and in writing; occasionally required to speak on the telephone for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to sit; occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, stand and walk.
• Regularly required to use hands to type, grasp, handle, or feel; reach, push or pull with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to demonstrate a high degree of attention to details, quality standards and accuracy.
• Must have the ability to handle and organize multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Must have the ability to travel occasionally.
• Must have the ability to occasionally lift and or move 10 lbs. or more.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It may not constitute an exhaustive statement of the essential functions, responsibilities or requirements of the job, which are dictated by the needs of the office, department and supervisor(s) to whom the employee is assigned. Employment is at will. Accordingly, the Company may change the functions and responsibilities of this position at any time.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance - Day 1
• Health insurance- Day 1
• Vision insurance- Day 1
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit Sharing and more!

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc., established in 1994, is headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, with plants in North Jackson, OH, Dunkirk, NY, and Titusville, PA. Universal Stainless produces semi-finished and finished specialty steel long products and plate including stainless steel, tool steel, bearing steel, gear steel, and aircraft quality low alloy steels for use in a variety of industries, some you may know: Boeing, Ford, Chrysler, CAT, Toshiba, and GE Energy to name a few. Universal is committed to providing the best quality, delivery, and service possible.

 Reports to:

 Human Resources Manager

Universal Stainless is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status