Payroll Administrator I

At Air Methods, every employee plays a role in supporting our mission of providing critical care and air medical transport to communities across the country. The Payroll Administrator serves as a key member of that mission by ensuring our pilots, clinicians, mechanics, and support teams are paid accurately and on time.

This position is responsible for processing payroll, auditing payroll data, identifying discrepancies, and maintaining payroll accuracy across a complex workforce of more than 3,000 employees. The ideal candidate combines strong UKG expertise with exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills to ensure payroll integrity, compliance, and a positive employee experience.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on schedule using UKG.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Audit payroll reports and identify discrepancies, imbalances, and variances prior to payroll submission.
• Investigate payroll exceptions and work with Human Resources, managers, and employees to resolve issues.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure employee pay, deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related transactions are processed correctly.
• Reconcile payroll reports and support payroll balancing activities.
• Assist with payroll compliance activities, including tax reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters in a professional and timely manner.
• Support payroll process improvements and documentation efforts.
• Assist with internal and external audits as needed. 

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience.
• 3-4 years of hands-on experience utilizing UKG payroll systems.
• Experience processing payroll for a large organization with 3,000 or more employees.
• Strong payroll auditing and reconciliation experience with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour requirements, tax withholding, and payroll best practices.
• Advanced attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred. 


Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)