Payroll Administrator "Texas -Remote"

Argo Group · San Antonio, TX

Company

Argo Group

Location

San Antonio, TX

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Argo Group is a leader in specialty insurance with a vibrant culture built on respect, equality, wellness and opportunity. We’re an innovative organization that’s small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference in our industry.

Our flexible workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel:

Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.
Confident that they will be treated respectfully.
Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed.

At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you’re wired to raise your hand and ask, “Where can I help?”, you’ll thrive with us.

We have an opportunity for a self-driven, high energy Payroll Administrator that is in Texas - Remote and possesses a can-do attitude. This individual will report to the Head of HR Operations and will have ownership in; computing, withholding and deductions associated with net earnings, payroll reconciliation of tax filing and employee earnings. To ensure success, the ideal candidate will provide a demonstrated expertise with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the payroll function.

You will be responsible for:

Payroll (70%)

Bi-weekly multistate Payroll processing, which may also include supporting international payroll
Performs tasks to establish and maintain employee/payroll records
Checking and auditing timekeeping records for compliance
Calculation and recording payroll deductions
Processing terminations
Work with payroll provider on system issues
Process involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments
Payroll liaison with Finance Accounting Team
Documenting and updating payroll process and procedures
Prepare documents for both internal and external audits
Processing bonuses annually and for incentive programs
Manages employee referral program payments
Tax calculations for Stock transactions

Federal and State Tax Administration (20%)

Manage payroll tax activities including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Manage audits for quarterly and annual federal tax returns
W-2 administration

Projects (10%)

Participate and/or lead various HR initiatives

We will look for:

Bi-weekly payroll processing for multi-state company experience required
Workday Payroll System or other third-party administrator experience
Payroll General Ledger experience
3+ years of demonstrated payroll practice and experience
Multi-tasking of special projects with ability to meet deadlines
Excellent written and oral presentation skills
Strong, clear communication and interpersonal skills with all management levels

PLEASE NOTE: At this time, Argo Group will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Argo Group, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.

To all recruitment agencies: Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Argo Group, please do not forward any resumes to Argo Group employees. Argo Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: ARGO) is a global multiline underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and casualty market. We help power the businesses that drive the world economy, offering a comprehensive line of high-quality products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity and design thinking, relies on innovation and agility, promotes collaborative service delivery, offers frequent, integrated communication and values authentic recognition of excellence. View our 2022 Environmental, Social & Governance Report to learn more about Argo.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

The collection of your personal information is subject to our HR Privacy Notice

Our Benefits

Developing our employees professionally and personally strengthens our organization.
Argo Group offers an attractive Total Rewards package that includes:

A culture that recognizes performance and empowers employees to excel, offering competitive compensation and merit driven profit sharing.
Flexible workplace policies that support employee well-being include compressed hours, flex-time, job-sharing, remote work, sabbatical leave, holiday and summer hours.
Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options that employees can tailor to meet their personal and family needs. In addition to traditional health and wellness plans, benefits include dental, disability, life insurance, medical, and vision insurance, matching 401(k) retirement savings, generous paid time off (21 days of PTO, 11 paid company holidays, 3 floating holidays and a paid voluntary day), paid caregiver and parental leave, paid bereavement, jury duty/court appearances, and military (up to 14 days) leave, employee assistance program (EAP), and an array of voluntary benefits.
Argo Academy, a digital and instructor-led platform that offers continuous learning and professional development – Training magazine lists Argo among the Training "Top 125" Companies. Argo encourages career mobility and continuing education to pursue and maintain professional and industry designations, in addition to traditional university and higher education programs.
An inclusive culture that develops and sponsors diverse teams, encourages cross-functional engagement and collaboration, builds community through employee resource groups (ERGs), and provides an environment that welcomes ongoing dialogue, creative innovation, professional and personal development.
Active community outreach and volunteer programs in addition to matching charitable gifts by 100%.
A generous Employee Referral program that results in approximately 25% of all new hires annually.