Ardent Mills · 1 day ago
Payroll Administrator (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$27.40/hr - $36.38/hr
2+ years expArdent Mills is a leading flour milling and ingredient company in North America, seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage full-cycle payroll for employees across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The role involves verifying data, administering deductions, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with regulations while providing support to team members and collaborating with HR and Finance.
Food and BeverageIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Accurately prepare and process full-cycle weekly and bi-weekly payroll for approximately 2,500 team members across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico using Workday and ADP Smart Compliance
Verify team member data, timekeeping records, retroactive pay adjustments, and payroll transactions for accuracy prior to final processing
Administer wage garnishments and deductions in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Reconcile payroll-related accounts, including taxes, benefits, union dues, and 401(k) contributions, ensuring correct application and reporting
Generate and distribute payroll-related reports such as earnings statements, tax summaries, and time worked records as needed
Respond to team member payroll inquiries promptly and professionally with a focus on a high level of customer service, providing necessary information and resolving issues with clarity and confidentiality
Collaborate with HR, finance, and management to ensure accurate data flow and timely resolution of payroll discrepancies
Maintain compliance with wage and hour laws, tax reporting regulations, and internal controls, including participation in audits and year-end reporting
Participate in Workday system updates and testing to ensure payroll functionality and compliance with policy changes
Provide backup support to other payroll team members as needed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/GED required
Minimum 2 years administering payroll in a high volume, multi –state, multi-company, union environment
Strong proficiency in MS Office – Teams, Word, Outlook. Advanced Excel skills – including pivot table, v-look up, and some linking skills
Must have high integrity and handle HR & payroll information with high degree of confidentiality
Solid understanding of federal and state payroll regulations and requirements as well as payroll best practices and HR policies
Keen attention to detail, process execution and follow-through with excellent organization skills
Ability to work under pressure
Simultaneously manage multiple job assignments and ability to meet payroll deadlines
Ability to analyze and resolve problems in a logical and effective manner
Excellent communication skills in a fast paced environment consisting of technical, interpersonal, and virtual contact
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive working relationships at all levels in the organization
Ability to work independently and as a team member to fulfill all job duties in a collaborative virtual environment
Desire to continuously learn new features of development tools and software
Preferred
FPC certification highly preferred
Workday payroll experience highly preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
Life and Disability Programs
Voluntary Benefit Programs
Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
Retirement Savings with Company Match
Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE)
Company
Ardent Mills
Ardent Mills is a leading flour supplier and grain innovator & offers the broadest range of premium multi-use flours.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sheryl Wallace
Chief Executive Officer
Tiago Darocha
COO
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2025-10-14
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