Payroll Administrative Manager

Upper Occoquan Service Authority

$74K — $118K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of payroll administration experience
  • High school diploma or higher; relevant supplemental courses preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and UKG (Kronos)
  • Strong multi-tasking abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal business English skills
  • Mathematical computation proficiency
  • Valid driver's license in Virginia is required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees
  • Supervise Financial Team administrative staff
  • Perform quality control on payroll changes and employee records
  • Provide backup support to the Financial Team
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external agencies for payroll support
  • Research and resolve complex payroll issues
  • Implement internal controls to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Benefits

  • Access to confidential employee data
  • Opportunity to lead a team
  • Collaboration with various departments
  • Support in payroll compliance and regulations
Full Job Description
Description

Payroll Administrative Manager

Grade 9

$74,285 - $118,857*

Open: August 10, 2026 ? Close: Open Until Filled

Starting salary will be between minimum and midpoint in the range

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

As the Payroll Administrative Manager, you will be responsible for accurate and timely processing of payroll and will have access to confidential employee data. The employee also performs interval control duties to ensure the accuracy of payroll changes and updates to the employee master. The Payroll Administrative Manager supervises the work of the Financial Team administrative staff and is assigned to Division level of the organization. The Payroll Administrative Manager also provides backup support to the Financial Team.

WHO YOU ARE

Payroll Expert: You have extensive experience administering payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payroll for all employees while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Detail Oriented: You take pride in maintaining precise payroll records, reviewing employee data changes, reconciling accounts, verifying tax filings, and ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions.

Analytical Problem Solver: You enjoy researching complex payroll issues, identifying solutions, implementing internal controls, and making recommendations that improve efficiency and compliance.

Trusted Partner: You collaborate effectively with Human Resources, Finance, employees, and external agencies to support payroll, benefits, compensation, and reporting needs.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS
Extensive payroll and responsible administrative support experience and completion of high school or higher education are required. Supplemental courses in word processing, spreadsheet programs, general business practices, and payroll are desirable. Any combination of education, experience and training with high school education, at a minimum, which provides the required knowledge, skill and abilities is acceptable.
Knowledge and experience with computers and software packages such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access) and UKG (Kronos) are desired.
Supplemental courses in word processing, spreadsheet programs, and general business practices are desirable.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to generate letters, reports, and other documents using computer word processing and spreadsheet software programs.
Good knowledge of business English (grammar, comprehension and spelling)
Ability to make mathematical computations and tabulations with speed and accuracy.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
Must be able to handle physical requirements of position to include walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying 30 pounds.
Possession of a vehicle operator's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.

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