Payroll Administrator

Lakeland, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Why Work for Saddle Creek

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse friendly and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If youre looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits join our team today.

Benefits:

Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
Benefits packageincluding medical dental vision and medical reimbursement
Medical employee-only premium as low as $5.90/week $26/month with wellness discounts
HSA with annual employer contribution
Weekly 401(k) match
Vacation immediatelyupon hire
8 holidays per calendar year
Personal time after 90 days
EAP and identity theft protection
Tuition reimbursement
Company paid life insurance and short term disability

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Schedule: M-F 8:30a to 5:00p (hybrid schedule of 3 days in office and 2 days WFH)

Saddle Creek Corporation a premier nationwide 3rd party logistics provider has an immediate opening for a Payroll Administrator at our Corporate Offices in Lakeland Florida. Saddle Creek is a private family-owned business that is committed to living its corporate values each day. If you are looking for an employer that behaves with integrity and respects the individual then Saddle Creek is the place for you! This position reports to the Payroll Manager.

Overview

The Payroll Administrator will work collaboratively in a team environment and is responsible for maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality with associates and working to establish a positive rapport with every interaction. Ensures that payroll related changes are processed according to established company policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

Process weekly end to end payroll accurately in Workday and in accordance with Federal State and Local laws for salaried and hourly employees
Perform various payroll audits to ensure payroll is balanced and accurate
Understanding of internal control concepts and processes to mitigate risks
Interpret and enter all Associate withholding orders (e.g. child support creditor garnishments tax levies) timely and accurately according to various state guidelines. Complete all required answers and related documentation
Multi-state payroll experience preferred familiarity with federal state and local tax regulations New hire and Bureau of Labor Statistic reporting
Contribute ideas to automate streamline and/or improve processes
Plan and organize workload around multiple assignments to manage deadlines and deliver achievement of assigned goals and objectives
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Payroll Manager and/or Sr. Payroll Manager

Qualifications

FPC and/or CPP preferred or willing to obtain certification within 1 year of hire
Associate degree preferred
Workday Payroll knowledge preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
Strong collaboration skills to partner effectively across various levels of the organization
Excellent problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Cooperatively interact and support peers in HR and Benefits to resolve associate questions/issues
Must be highly motivated team-player and a self-starter
Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products including PowerPoint Excel and Word

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race gender national origin ancestry age color religious creed marital status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity gender expression sex (including pregnancy breastfeeding and related medical conditions) mental or physical disability medical condition military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal state or local laws governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity please send an e-mail toand let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Why Work for Saddle CreekSaddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse friendly and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills build meaningful careers an...