Payroll Administrator

About the Organization

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) operates with a mission that extends well beyond day-to-day work. Its growth supports community strength, resilience, and future opportunities for the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska. For over 35 years, THTBC and its subsidiaries have provided essential services to federal clients around the world, including logistics, IT, cybersecurity, and facilities operations.

This role is part of a purpose-led team focused on creating economic opportunity and long-term value for the Tribe.

Role Overview

The Payroll Administrator will be part of the local and global payroll team supporting more than 1,500 employees. The position works across functions and time zones to support worldwide operations and payroll processing for assigned projects. The ideal candidate brings intellectual curiosity, strong analytical thinking, comfort moving between operational and strategic work, and a clear drive to improve processes.

This role also partners with business leaders to help develop and carry out payroll approaches across multiple subsidiaries.

Key Duties

• Manage the preparation and processing of weekly, semi-weekly, and bi-monthly payroll for a workforce of 1,500+ employees.
• Coordinate with HR on employee updates and requested changes.
• Enter new hires, exits, employee changes, benefits, and tax-related updates in ADP Workforce Now.
• Review timesheets in Deltek T&E to confirm that charge codes and pay types are captured correctly.
• Handle corrections to timesheets in Deltek T&E and Costpoint.
• Reconcile payroll data across systems to help ensure accurate payroll payments.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and support troubleshooting for system-related issues.
• Provide general administrative assistance as required.
• Recommend process and system improvements that can be adopted across the department.
• Act as the main contact for assigned payroll projects and initiatives.
• Take part in payroll audits and supply supporting documents when needed.
• Maintain complete records and documentation to support payroll activity and compliance.
• Look for ongoing ways to improve payroll operations and reporting.
• Protect highly sensitive and confidential information with care.

Candidate Profile

The role calls for someone with at least 3 years of payroll processing experience in an organization with 1,000 or more employees. Strong knowledge of payroll systems and payroll tax laws is expected, along with direct experience using ADP Workforce Now, Deltek T&E, and Costpoint.

Additional strengths include strong attention to detail, the ability to keep information confidential, comfort handling multiple priorities under pressure, and experience working with Excel, spreadsheets, and automated payroll tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills and good organization/prioritization abilities are also important.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The work involves extended periods of sitting and computer use. The role also requires frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling office equipment. Occasionally, the employee may need to walk, reach, bend, or kneel. Lifting or moving items up to 25 pounds may be required at times, such as files or office supplies. Clear vision for reading on-screen documents is needed, and effective communication is expected in person, by phone or video, and by email.

Location and Employment Details

This is a non-exempt position that may be based in Falls Church, VA, Colorado Springs, CO, or performed remotely. Travel is not applicable, and clearance is not required.

Pay Information

The hourly pay range for this position is $29.50 to $35.50.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• TRICARE supplemental coverage
• Critical illness insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Optional long-term disability coverage
• Paid leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Identity theft protection
• Employee discounts
• Wellness seminars

Additional Information

For union-represented positions, benefits and leave follow the applicable collective bargaining agreement. All selected candidates must complete pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and a 5-panel drug screening, subject to company policy and applicable law.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

THTBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Applicants are considered without regard to protected characteristics including race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, or any other status protected by law. Candidates who need a reasonable accommodation during any stage of the hiring process may contact the designated recruiter for assistance.