Payroll Administrator II

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Payroll Administrator II

Posting Start Date: 9/2/26

Job Posting Location:

Franklin Park, Illinois, United States, 60131

Req ID: 12044

JOIN AN INDUSTRY LEADER! Quality First & Green Always

Sloan is proud to share that we are certified as a Great Place to Work.

At Sloan Valve Company, our culture is built on more than a century of innovation, responsibility, and purpose. Founded in 1906, Sloan helped shape the modern plumbing industry and continues to lead in water-efficient solutions. Guided by our values-family spirit, community, integrity, and innovation-we foster a culture of trust, accountability, and pride. As a fourth-generation family-owned company, our employees are driven by meaningful work that advances sustainability and supports the communities we serve.

JOB PURPOSE

This position is responsible for the administration, preparation, processing, auditing, and reconciliation of payroll for U.S. employees across multiple locations and pay groups. The Payroll Administrator II serves as a subject matter expert for payroll operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while partnering closely with Human Resources, Finance, supervisors, and external payroll vendors. The role supports payroll system administration, reporting, process improvement initiatives, and the resolution of complex payroll issues.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and process payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for complex payroll inquiries, tax issues, garnishments, deductions, and payroll-related compliance matters.
• Work on multiple platforms, partnering with vendors on system administration, maintenance, testing, upgrades, and reporting needs, including SAP, ADP Workforce Now, SuccessFactors Employee Central, and UKG Time and Attendance.
• Run and audit payroll reports, time evaluation reports, and exception reports to ensure data accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Review payroll inputs and transactions for accuracy; identify discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions with HR, supervisors, and employees.
• Balance payroll reports and payroll-related accounts; prepare payroll journal entries and support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Process off-cycle payrolls, special payments, bonus payments, retroactive adjustments, and other payroll transactions as required.
• Research, resolve, and document payroll discrepancies, tax issues, wage attachments, garnishments, and employee payment concerns.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company payroll requirements.
• Assist with payroll tax reporting, annual tax filings, W-2 processing, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support payroll audits, including internal audits, external audits, 401(k) audits, and benefit plan audits by gathering and reconciling requested information.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• 5+ years of payroll processing and administration experience.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and wage and hour laws.
• Systems experience using payroll, HRIS, and timekeeping systems.
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Track record of resolving complex payroll issues independently, with documented root cause analysis and process improvement outcomes.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience processing union payroll.
• Familiar with SAP, ADP Workforce Now, SuccessFactors, and UKG/Kronos
• Knowledge of garnishments, wage attachments, and payroll tax reporting
• Experience participating in payroll system implementations, upgrades, or integrations.

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Why you'll love working here:

Inclusive Culture: YOU Belong at Sloan

At Sloan, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced and celebrated. We proudly offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Growth Opportunities: We invest in our employees' professional development with ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.

Innovative Projects: Be part of exciting projects that push the boundaries of technology and make a real difference in the world.

Compensation:

The compensation range for this U.S.-based position is $76,770 - $85,330 annually.

This position is eligible to participate in the company incentive plan. The terms and conditions of the company incentive plan will be provided to plan participants on an annual basis.

Our compensation range reflects our good faith estimate of what an ideal candidate can expect, but final agreed-upon compensation will always be based on the individual candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related or market factors that may prove relevant during the hiring process.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, and Vision Insurance, effective the first of the month following your hire date.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): With company contributions for most medical plan options.
• Financial Security: Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and Accident Insurance.
• Additional Protection: Optional Life, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenient Commuter Benefits: Save on your daily commute.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Dependent Care FSA to help manage your expenses.
• Wellness Support: Employee Assistance Plan and Wellness Programs to keep you healthy and happy.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match and immediate vesting.
• Generous Time Off: Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, and other paid or unpaid state/local leaves where required.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid Work Program to support your flexibility.
• Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring great talent.
• Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement Program to help you grow your skills.
• Community and Networking: Join our Employee Business Groups and connect with colleagues.

We Are Proud Partners With the Chicago Cubs

We are a Legacy Partner of the Chicago Cubs, and we are proud to be the organization's official water efficiency partner! Through this relationship, which includes the naming rights to Sloan Park, the Cubs' Spring Training facility in Mesa, Arizona, we have had the opportunity to promote our brand and continue our water conservation efforts in the city of Chicago and around the world.

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For additional company information, please visit our website at www.sloan.com.

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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