JOB SUMMARY
The Payroll Specialist, under direction of the Payroll Manager, is responsible for preparing and processing biweekly payrolls as well as reporting activities, such as preparing biweekly and month-end reports.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):
Process biweekly payroll to include entering payroll information, verifying payroll changes and reviewing timecards
· Perform pre and post payroll audits for accuracy
· Create payroll funding documentation
· Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting for management. Include but not limited to:
· Payroll reports – ongoing YTD wage and tax analysis, headcount reporting, new hire reporting, labor reporting
· Prepare check requests & send funding information to Treasury Dept
· Year-end reporting of payroll earnings and deduction totals
· Prepares special reports and analyses, participate in projects, and perform other duties as assigned by the Payroll Manager or designee
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelors degree or Associates Degree in related field required
· Extensive knowledge and experience in Timekeeping rules and procedures, garnishments, payroll taxes, and multistate payroll processing
· Payroll experience in a production environment
· 5+ yrs payroll and Timekeeping experience with UKG and Workforce Management (Dimensions) required
· Responsible for payrolls of 1,000+ employees
· Experience with multi-state, multi-jurisdictional payrolls across multiple companies
· Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
· Proven ability to take initiative with assigned tasks, projects
· Shared Services experience
· Process change experience
· Detail oriented
· Strong organizational skills
· Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily tasks
· Strong communication skills
ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPS, pivot tables, etc...)
· Exposure to Expatriates (employees working outside of their home country) helpful, but not required
· Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred
· American Payroll Association (APA) member a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
· Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
· Requires daily computer work
· Sitting for extended periods of time
