Payroll Administrator

**About Laitram** Laitram is a family\-owned, innovation\-driven company committed to integrity, continuous improvement, and long\-term growth. Our four operating divisions — Intralox, Laitram Machinery, Lapeyre Stair, and Laitram Machine Shop — foster a collaborative, self\-managed culture where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, solve problems, and make a meaningful impact. Recognized as a New Orleans CityBusiness "Best Place to Work," Laitram offers exceptional opportunities for professional development, international exposure, and career advancement in an environment built on respect, honesty, fairness, and teamwork. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**Position Overview** The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of a multi\-state, bi\-weekly payroll for 2,000\+ employees across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies. This role serves as a critical resource for internal partners including Finance, Tax, General Ledger, and external auditors. You will become a valued member of a collaborative, strengths\-based payroll team where development is intentional and every team member plays a meaningful role. We are looking for a high\-potential professional who brings strong payroll fundamentals, a genuine eagerness to grow, and the ability to thrive in a fast\-paced, self\-managed environment. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **Key Responsibilities*** **Process all payroll transactions accurately and on schedule, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and deductions, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company policies** * **Prepare and reconcile payroll\-related General Ledger entries in partnership with Finance** * **Research and resolve Federal, State, and local payroll tax issues, including State Unemployment Insurance