Remote US
Job Profile Summary:
The Payroll Administrator processes full-cycle payroll for employees
across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico using Workday and related systems. This role verifies team member data, administers deductions and garnishments, reconciles payroll accounts, and ensures compliance with wage and tax regulations. The administrator prepares reports, addresses team member inquiries, supports audits and system updates, collaborates with HR and Finance to resolve payroll issues, ensure confidentiality and maintain accurate records.
Job Description:
- 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.
Skills & Experience:
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Minimum 2 years administering payroll in a high volume, multi –state, multi-company, union environment.
- FPC certification highly preferred.
- Workday payroll experience highly preferred.
- 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.
Location:
At this time, Ardent Mills is not hiring in the following states: Alaska, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Mississippi, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Wyoming. Candidates must reside in an eligible state to be considered for employment.
Remote USAddress:
126 Remote, Denver CO, 80202Additional Locations (if applicable):
Employment Type:
Full timeAdditional Information:
Competitive Compensation:
We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $27.40 - $36.38, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - MIP, 5% Annual.
Benefits:
At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: • 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).
Application Deadline:
04/02/202604/02/2026EEO Commitment:
At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills.
