Job Details

Onsite- M-Thurs. Friday work from Home.

Position Description:

The Payroll Administrator provides administrative and operational support to a complex, multi-company payroll function. This role supports payroll activities related to timekeeping, employee records, garnishments, benefits, and payroll taxes for Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay, Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona and its affiliated entities. The position focuses on payroll coordination, documentation, and administrative support rather than payroll processing responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor submission of approved timesheets and review and validate payroll-related data, including timekeeping records, earnings, deductions, and tax information, to support accurate data transfers between timekeeping systems and payroll services.
• Support employees with their payroll records, including tax elections, and direct deposit information.
• Assist with daily payroll-related data entry and administrative transactions.
• Track payroll deadlines, compliance calendars, and required documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and payroll policies in a professional and timely manner.
• Partner with Human Resources to support onboarding, terminations, job changes, and leave-of-absence administration.
• Provide research and administrative support by compiling reports, correspondence, and documentation requested by leadership or governmental agencies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support operational and business needs.
• Assist with administration of garnishments, tax levies, and child support orders.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information at all times.
• Ensure payroll activities align with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain regular and reliable in-person attendance.
• Support organizational change initiatives and process improvements as needed.
• Model organizational core values, including Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in payroll administration, accounting, accounts payable, human resources, finance, business operations, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience supporting payroll operations in a high-volume environment (1,500+ employees) preferred.
• Experience with payroll and HRIS systems such as ADP and Workday preferred.
• 2–3+ years of payroll or payroll administrative support experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively with data.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships with leadership, peers, and cross-functional teams.
• Professional customer service mindset.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in reading and speaking English.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for position

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.