Job Description

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Payroll Administrator II (3791) in Lexington, KY.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

Under limited supervision responsible for performing organizational payroll duties including implementation of payroll processes and procedures, and processing complex payrolls in accordance with organizational, state, federal and local policies and regulations for the project sites. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities of support in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

Functional:

• Prepares monthly payments and paycheck withholdings for retirement contributions, taxes, union dues, flexible spending account (FSA) withholdings, and other deductions in accordance with established procedures and governmental regulations
• Processes payroll, including distribution of payroll checks
• Verifies payrolls are processed in accordance with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) prime contract and collective bargaining agreement(s) (CBAs)
• Reconciles payroll tax forms (i.e., W-2, 940, 941, etc.)
• Performs research concerning the proper tax treatment of unique payroll transactions
• Utilizes payroll journals, social security reports, burden spread, weekly and monthly distribution reports, benefits reports and other statistical and informational reports as required
• Works with 401(k) benefits administrator to transfer benefits files
• Works with Automated Data Processing (ADP) on the implementation of new payrolls or revisions
• Prepares special reporting for management and auditors

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• 6+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) credential
• Possesses strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with moderate attention-to-detail
• Administers senior level written and verbal communication skills
• Possesses senior level PC skills to include Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat
• Conveys the ability to apply organizational practices, policies and procedures
• Maintains the judgment and discretion to properly discern and safeguard highly-sensitive information and documents, including company-proprietary information, and classified or otherwise sensitive national security information

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability