**Description** We’d love to have you join our team as a Payroll Coordinator in our Covington, LA office. **Company Overview:** Ampirical has been committed to improving and strengthening the power grid since the company’s inception. Just as an ampere is the base unit for electric current, Ampirical takes pride in being on the leading edge of innovation and technology, allowing our industry to flow forward in a positive direction. We show gratitude for our customers and uplift our team members who make it all happen. We embrace challenging - yet rewarding - work, and we invest in our people every step along the way. Working at Ampirical is a career, not just a job. Please enjoy this video (https://youtu.be/ilneslhRWWY) about our culture. **Job Summary** The Payroll Coordinator will be responsible for day-to-day payroll processes including collecting, entering and reviewing payroll data; processing and distributing payroll on a bi-weekly basis. They will process and audit the payroll, assist with benefits activities, and manage the time and attendance application. They must have a firm understanding of payroll theory, possess the ability to apply changes, whether legislative in nature or management-driven, be able to adhere to rigorous deadlines, and be committed to ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines. **What we Offer:** The hourly range for this position is $19/hour - Commensurate, depending on relevant experience, education, and qualifications. We also offer semi-annual profit-sharing bonuses based on company profits to share in the mutual success! In the past, these have ranges between 3.5% - 11.5% of annual salary. + Medical, Dental, and Vision effective your 1 st day of employment + 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting) + 120 hours (about 15 days) of paid time off (PTO) + 10 paid holiday days + Flexible work schedule (every other Friday off) + Opportunity for advancement and career growth + Employer-sponsored Life Insurance, short-term and long-term Disability Insurance + Gym Membership Stipend + Tuition Reimbursement + Wellness Program + Pet Insurance **Who You Are** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. + Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred + Minimum of three years of hands-on payroll experience; as well as multi-jurisdictional processing + Understanding of taxing authorities and government regulations + Ability to perform duties in a timely manner in order to meet deadlines + Experience with automated payroll and time & attendance systems + Strong knowledge of Payroll and Payroll Taxes + Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving and follow up skills; detail oriented + Hands on experience with automated payroll and time and attendance systems is required + Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situations + Maintain confidentiality at all levels + Proficient in Excel a must + Knowledge of UKG or Deltek Vantagepoint a plus **Essential Duties & Responsibilities** + Analyze, compute, review, edit and document payroll process transactions related to wages, deductions, and taxes for employees in compliance with company policies and government regulations. + Responsible for ensuring payroll processing captures updates for all earnings and deductions including any new hires, personnel actions, transfer/reassignments, personal changes, time imports, bonuses, equity vesting events, incentive payments, commissions, benefits, garnishments, and taxes. + Prepare full cycle payroll process including time and attendance ensuring Fair Labor Compliance. + Administer employee garnishments and judgments related to payroll. + Recommend and implement payroll process improvements to improve quality and reduce payroll errors. + Complete the 401(k) process to ensure information is accurate and properly recorded. + Prepare various bi-weekly and monthly payroll and headcount reports. + Assist with weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual multi-jurisdictional, multi-state payroll tax filings including registering new withholding locations and year-end W-2 and W-3 reporting. + Perform other duties and responsibilities including participating in special projects as needed. + Review/analyze changes to wage earnings for accuracy **EEO Statement:** Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our hiring and employment practices: Age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion or religious attire, marital status, pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions), citizenship status or amnesty, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. \#LI-DH1