Payroll Administrator en Prairie Farms

Position Overview

The Payroll Administrator will work closely with the Senior Payroll Administrator and Payroll Manager to oversee and coordinate payroll responsibilities for approximately 9,000 employees across multiple locations in various states. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and process multiple weekly and twice monthly payroll runs into a third-party payroll system (ADP).
• Oversee and process the validation and input of new employees, payroll changes, garnishments, benefit deductions, and calculating commission.
• Communicate payroll information, processes, and procedures to plant and branch locations.
• Coordinate payments for union retirement/pension plans, company retirement plans, 401k plans, credit unions and other miscellaneous deductions.
• Audit and monitor compliance with company payroll policies, union contracts, and federal/state laws related to compensation and taxation.
• Oversee and perform payroll and retirement related reports and audits.
• Field and answer calls from employees and other parties regarding payroll and employment verification questions.
• Establishes policies and processes to ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and company deductions. 
• Interfaces between finance and human resources department to provide accurate and useful information.
• Ensure accurate and on-time governmental reporting and compliance.
• Directs the resolution of complex issues or errors.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to travel 5-10%. 

Required Qualifications 

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to structure and productively manage own time with minimal supervision.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of experience in a similar role. 

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience working in a union environment.

Competencies

• Ability to proficiently operate computers with experience using Microsoft Office Suites (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain comprehensive records.
• Ability to identify issues and concerns as they arise and assist in developing plans for resolution.
• Experience with third-party payroll systems (ADP preferred).
• Ability to be a self-starter and work without direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to collaborate and engage with others outside of the department.
• Excellent phone communication. 

Working Conditions

• Comfortable working in an office environment
• Ability to bend, stoop, step, and reach above the head and below the knees to file and retrieve data.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time. 
• Ability to lift and move large amounts of paperwork. 

About Prairie Farms – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.”

We are a farmer-owned cooperative. This means we are owned and operated by over 800+ farm families who are critical members of society. They have selflessly taken on the tremendous task of producing nutritious, high-quality milk for a growing population, which requires being on the job 24/7, 365 days a year.

We have represented American agriculture since our founding in 1938. Many of our dairy farms are operated by several generations of family members with roots dating back to the 1800s. On average, each farm milks around 120 cows and everyone pitches in to keep them happy and healthy - which means around-the-clock care!

Our Mission:

• To produce dairy products of the highest quality
• To conduct our business with professional integrity
• To exceed expectations of our customers and consumers
• To support our communities in a positive, sustainable manner
• To deliver exceptional patronage to our network of farm families
• To simply “do right” for our farm families, employees and communities

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, thrift profit sharing

EEO Statement

Prairie Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.