Corporate Payroll Administrator Jobs

Graham Media Group is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Corporate Payroll Administrator to join our finance team. This position will report directly to the VP/CFO. As a Corporate 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:

• Quarterly and Year end reconciliations for insurance companies, audit teams, internal requirements.
• Back-up processor for local markets payroll.
• 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.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Continued training related to HRMS to ensure the Graham Media Group is taking advantage of available capabilities.
• 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.
• Produces payroll journal entries and accruals for all Graham Media Group business units.
• 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
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Collaborate with VP/CFO and HR to ensure accurate and up-to-date organizational structure and employee details within HRMS, along with appropriate coding to integrate with our ERP system.
• Administrator and liaison between Graham Media Group and our Tax Services Provider
• Liaison between Graham Media Group and Graham Holdings HRIS team.
• Assists with on-boarding and training of new station HR Coordinators.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll regulations and best practices.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Submit tickets to Graham Holdings HRIS with issues, modifications, and enhancements to HRMS.

Required Skills/Abilities:

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

Compensation and Benefits

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

Team: Graham Media Group | Reports to: VP/Chief Financial Officer

Location: Remote in one of GMG’s markets

To apply, please send resume to: [email protected]

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.