Payroll Administrator

Reports To: HR Operations Manager

Location: Remote - strongly preferred in one of GMG’s markets (Detroit, MI;Houston or San Antonio TX; Jacksonville or Orlando, FL; or Roanoke, VA)

Graham Media Group is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our Human Resources team. As a Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and processing the company’s payroll accurately and efficiently. The role requires a thorough understanding of payroll practices and tax regulations within our markets, and experience with union contracts.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
  • Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
  • Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
  • Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
  • Verify and reconcile payroll data to ensure proper recording of employee information, benefits, and deductions.
  • Reconcile payroll, tax, and benefits accounts to provide to Corporate Accountant
  • Set up and maintain all payroll tax accounts within states and ensure appropriate rates are set up within our HRMS system and with our Tax Provider.
  • Produces payroll journal entries and accruals for all Graham Media Group business units.
  • Administrator and liaison between Graham Media Group and our Tax Services Provider
  • Quarterly and Year end reconciliations for insurance companies, audit teams, internal requirements.
  • Stay updated on changes in payroll regulations and best practices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
  • Previous experience as a Payroll Administrator similar role.
  • Proficiency with payroll software (Workday preferred) and MS Office Suite, especially excel.
  • Proficient with ERP Systems, Oracle Cloud preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and integrity.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, based on experience, and comprehensive benefits.

To apply, please send resume to: jrecchia@grahammedia.com

Graham Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, GMG will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.