Payroll and Benefits Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for salaried, hourly, and contract personnel across biweekly and semi-monthly payroll cycles.

• Ensure payroll is processed with precision and adheres to federal, state, and local regulations.

• Manage payroll tax submissions, garnishments, deductions, statutory remittances, and year-end reporting, including W-2s and 1099s.

• Reconcile payroll with the general ledger and project cost structures within Unanet.

• Uphold payroll system integrity across ADP and Unanet, including conducting data accuracy audits and implementing system updates.

• Assist with internal and external audits by providing complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation.

• Act as the primary point of contact with benefits administrators, brokers, and third-party vendors.

• Supervise enrollments, eligibility tracking, and life event modifications alongside People Operations.

• Monitor and reconcile H&W hours, fringe allocations, excess funds, and premium invoices.

• Manage ICHRA programs, including validating eligibility, reconciling stipends, and overseeing funding controls.

• Conduct reviews and reconciliations of invoices related to payroll deductions, employer contributions, and vendor billing.

• Assist during open enrollment and communicate employee benefits information.

• Ensure compliance with the Service Contract Act wage determinations and fringe requirements.

• Produce payroll, fringe, and benefits reports for Finance leadership and executive review.

• Aid in month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Participate in initiatives aimed at continuous process improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience with ADP Workforce Now and Unanet in a federal government contracting environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Over 5 years of progressive payroll experience, including comprehensive payroll processing.

• Familiarity with Service Contract Act (SCA) compliance and fringe/H&W administration.

• Experience in managing benefits vendors and performing complex invoice reconciliations.

• Strong knowledge of payroll accounting, reconciliations, and financial controls.

• Experience in administering ICHRA or other consumer-directed health plans.

• Experience supporting DOL, DCAA, or external compliance audits.

• Experience with federal, state, and local tax filings.

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods while using a computer keyboard and mouse.

• Proficient in verbal and written communication.

• Capability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, or lift up to 15 pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.