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Consistently ranked among the Top 5 Alaska-owned businesses in the Alaska Top 49ers list, we deliver professional services across defense, intelligence, and civilian markets with operational excellence, integrity, and accountability.\nAs an Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) corporation, Chenega combines strong business performance with a commitment to community and cultural values. We are a recognized military-friendly employer, with many veterans, reservists, and military spouses across our workforce. Our culture is performance-driven, team-oriented, and focused on doing the job right while providing long-term career opportunities.\nSummary:\nThe Payroll Administrator II reports to the Payroll Operations Manager and is responsible for processing payroll for multiple companies and employees in several states. This role handles payroll tasks such as preparing, processing, reviewing, reporting, and reconciling payroll and benefits of information. The position ensures wages, deductions, and taxes are calculated correctly and follows company policies, union agreements, and federal and state payroll regulations. The Payroll Administrator also works closely with HR and Finance to ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing and provide excellent customer service.\nWork Location:\nIn-office -3000 C Street, Ste. 301 Anchorage, Alaska.\nResponsibilities\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nPayroll Processing & Maintenance\nCollect and verify payroll information, including hours worked, extra pay, time off, payroll changes, insurance selections, union dues, and other deductions, using timekeeping systems, onboarding tools, and email submissions as needed.\nPrepare payroll files, calculate employee pay and deductions, and enter payroll information into payroll systems for multiple companies and states.\nReview pay, deductions, and payroll system information to make sure everything is correct and fix any errors before payroll is finalized.\nMaintain and update employee records, including tax forms, benefit changes, garnishments, loans, and direct deposit details.\nProcess off-cycle and manual payroll checks as needed.\nKeep records of payroll transactions according to company procedures and record retention requirements.\nCompliance, Controls & Tax Administration\nPrepare payments for payroll-related expenses, such as benefits, garnishments, taxes, and retirement plans, using checks or electronic payments.\nHelp with internal and external payroll audits by providing accurate records and responding to requests on time.\nFollow all federal, state, and local payroll and wage laws, including FLSA, ACA, leave requirements, and multi-state regulations.\nProtect sensitive employee and payroll information by following HIPAA, PII, and payroll system security requirements.\nReporting & Analysis\nCreate, review, and share payroll and labor reports using reporting tools and Excel, including earnings, labor, tax, and special reports as needed.\nReconcile payroll accounts and assist the Finance team with month-end and year-end tasks.\nReview payroll data for errors or unusual trends and suggest ways to improve processes.\nHelp with system upgrades, testing, and setup for payroll, timekeeping, onboarding, and HR systems.\nSystems, Technology & Communication\nTroubleshoot system issues, work with IT, and help document new processes.\nCommunicate regularly with HR and Finance teams throughout the payroll process.\nAnswer employee payroll questions accurately and professionally.\nSupport process improvements and update documentation as needed.\nAssist department leaders with year-end payroll activities and W-2 distribution\nOther duties as assigned\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)\nHigh school diploma or GED required.\nAt least two years of payroll experience is required.\nProficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.\nUnderstanding payroll processes, tax withholding requirements, and wage calculations.\nSuccessfully pass background and drug screening.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nA bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent payroll experience may be considered .\nAt least two years of experience using Deltek Costpoint.\nExperience processing payroll for employees in multiple states and companies.\nExperience working with ADP tax services or other tax filing providers.\nCertified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or currently working toward certification.\nExperience working with union payroll and union contract requirements.\nExperience using electronic onboarding systems, HR software integrations, and timekeeping systems.)\n Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nKnowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws, including FLSA, ACA, leave laws, and wage and hour requirements.\nUnderstanding of basic accounting principles, internal controls, and payroll audit processes.\nAbility to assist with system upgrades, testing, integrations, and process improvements.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nHigh attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and data quality.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work with employees at all levels.\nAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.\nStrong customer service skills.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team\nPhysical Demands:\n(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)\nSufficient fine motor skill for use of computers, calculator with an ability to withstand repetitive keyboarding for extended periods of time\nVisual, auditory and communication abilities sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job\nAbility to kneel bend and twist at the waist on an occasional basis,\nAbility to push, pull, carry and lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds on a regular basis and more on an occasional basis\nAbility to travel by plane and safely operate a motor vehicle\nWork Environment:\nThe employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.\nDuring visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. 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