Role Overview

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for end-to-end ownership of the payroll process for Red Dog Operations. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for a complex workforce that includes rotational schedules, hourly and salaried employees, and bonus payments.

This position is located in the Anchorage Teck office with a Monday – Friday work schedule

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations & Ownership
•    Own the full payroll lifecycle from input validation to final posting and reconciliation
•    Process biweekly payrolls for hourly and salaried employees, including bonuses and special payments
•    Ensure payroll accuracy across complex work schedules, rotations, and pay rules
•    Maintain payroll master data integrity and coordinate closely with HR on employee changes
•    Monitor payroll controls, perform audits, and resolve discrepancies proactively

Compliance & Reporting
•    Ensure full compliance with U.S. federal and state payroll tax regulations, garnishments, and statutory reporting
•    Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax filings and supporting documentation
•    Manage EFTPS, ACH, and third-party vendor interfaces as applicable
•    Maintain compliance with internal policies and confidentiality standards

Systems & Continuous Improvement
•    Act as payroll system expert for SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll
•    Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, automation, and controls
•    Support system updates, testing, and process changes in collaboration with HR and IT
•    Maintain clear payroll procedures and documentation

Responsibilities

Accounting & Reconciliation
•    Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and support month-end and year-end close activities
•    Provide payroll data and analysis to Accounting, HR, and business stakeholders as required
•    Support audits by internal and external parties

Collaboration & Professional Practice
•    Serve as a trusted payroll resource to employees and managers
•    Communicate clearly and professionally regarding payroll matters and timelines
•    Exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential information
•    Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

•    Minimum of Four (4) years of progressive payroll administration experience in a mid-to-large organization
•    Strong working knowledge of U.S. payroll tax laws, wage and hour rules, and payroll accounting
•    Demonstrated experience owning payroll processes end-to-end with minimal supervision
•    High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability
•    Strong math aptitude and analytical/problem-solving skills
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (including reconciliations, formulas, and data review)
•    Proven ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities in a regulated environment
•    Strong ethics and commitment to confidentiality

Preferred
•    Experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll or SAP payroll environments
•    Systems-oriented mindset with experience working in integrated HR/payroll systems
•    Payroll experience in mining, industrial, manufacturing, or other complex operations
•    Exposure to rotational or remote workforce payroll
•    Payroll certification (CPP, FPC) or progress toward certification
•    Post-secondary coursework in accounting, finance, or business administration