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About The ALS Association

The ALS Association is recognized as the largest ALS-focused organization worldwide. It supports international research partnerships, helps people living with ALS and their families through a nationwide care network and certified clinical care centers, and works to improve public policy for people affected by ALS. Its mission is to make ALS manageable and ultimately find a cure.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Administrator handles a broad set of complex payroll responsibilities, ensuring payroll is prepared, processed, and distributed accurately and on schedule in line with association procedures. The role calls for strong analytical and communication abilities, as well as the discretion needed to manage sensitive and confidential payroll matters. The position also involves delivering responsive service to internal stakeholders, external customers, and third-party vendors.

Key Duties

This role covers full-cycle payroll processing for a bi-weekly payroll, including off-cycle payments, leave administration, payroll issue resolution, benefits reconciliation, and support for year-end activities. The administrator also maintains payroll documentation, supports payroll system testing and upgrades, prepares reporting and journal entries, and serves as a point of contact for payroll, tax, benefits, and vendor-related questions.

Detailed Responsibilities

Handle payroll operations end to end so that bi-weekly payroll is processed, calculated, and paid accurately and on time.
Run off-cycle payments in line with company policy and applicable federal and state requirements.
Administer leaves of absence and properly record FMLA and short-term disability tracking in UKG.
Investigate payroll questions, discrepancies, and corrections, coordinating with multiple teams to reach resolution.
Check exception and audit reports in UKG Ready to confirm employees are paid correctly and according to policy, and communicate with managers and employees about timecard concerns.
Review benefit elections to ensure payroll deductions match employee selections and resolve deduction mismatches when needed.
Stay current on wage and hour rules, federal and state tax requirements, and the rules governing pre-tax and post-tax benefits, 401(k)/403(b), and leave programs.
Document payroll processes and procedures and keep those records up to date.
Assist with testing payroll system enhancements, upgrades, and new releases.
Take part in year-end work, including reconciliations and preparation of accurate tax forms on time.
Prepare pay-period and monthly reports, including general ledger journal entries.
Work with electronic timecard systems and provide guidance, instructions, and reports to colleagues and leaders.
Process new hires, terminations, and all company deductions in UKG Ready.
Act as a link between the organization and third-party vendors to support smooth payroll, tax, and benefits processing.
Respond promptly and professionally to employee and leadership payroll inquiries.
Support special assignments and other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree or 2–3 years of relevant experience is required. Experience in the nonprofit sector and with UKG Ready is considered an advantage. The role requires strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, including the ability to build formulas. Candidates must be able to handle confidential information appropriately, communicate clearly in writing and speech, and build effective internal and external relationships. A solid understanding of payroll operations, balancing, internal controls, and payroll taxation is expected.

Compensation and Benefits

The stated annual pay range for this position is $62,000 to $68,000. Final compensation will depend on the selected work location, the scope of the role, relevant experience, skills, and other location-based market factors. The organization reviews pay ranges periodically and may grant merit-based increases based on performance. Benefits may vary by employment status, but available offerings include healthcare coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, short-term and long-term disability, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity

The ALS Association is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates all qualified candidates without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

Accessibility and Accommodation

If you need help with website accessibility or assistance with the application process, you may contact the organization by email for accommodation support. That contact is intended only for accommodation requests and not for application status questions.

Vaccination Note

The organization strongly encourages employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in accordance with CDC guidance. Depending on applicable state, local, federal, or third-party requirements related to business activities, proof of vaccination may be required unless a lawful exemption is approved.

Additional Information

This position is posted as an onsite full-time role in the United States. The listing also notes that the posting is powered by a recruiting platform, though that does not affect the job requirements.

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