Description

Client  is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to perform all necessary activities to process various payrolls, while working with the field offices to audit and input employment changes including benefits, taxation, and time files. The ideal candidate will have experience processing multi-state payrolls of various frequencies (i.e., weekly, bi-weekly) in the United States and Canada.




Responsibilities

Responsible to scrub through all time submitted to ensure proper payroll processing

Responsible for leading Absence administration including Paid Leaves and Paid Time Off

Identify any trouble issues in payroll and work with the respective organizations to get the items corrected before the payroll deadline

Perform any necessary audits on timesheets within the system to correct inaccurate hours, time types, etc.

Work directly with global Workday Time & Attendance and Absence teams to troubleshoot items as well as test new functionality

Liaison for problem resolution for employees in regards to payroll. Payroll Specialist is the first line of troubleshooting before sending issue to Workday for programming corrections or payroll provider for true payment issues.

Assist in facilitating issues with time administrators (Field Administrative Services team)

Review and processing of all payroll-related tickets in a timely manner while ensuring appropriate backup documentation, accuracy, and obtaining necessary approvals as required.

Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

Review exception reporting to detect and resolve incorrect payroll payments

Prepare, process, and track wage garnishments and child support orders.

Engage in ad-hoc new projects

Conduct audits of data changes and requests to ensure compliancy with company policy and practices

Ability to track vacation and sick time accruals according to state labor laws and company policy

Perform all duties with integrity, accuracy, timeliness, and customer-service orientation

Other duties and projects assigned

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of multi-state payroll experience performing the essential payroll functions; 8+ years in lieu of degree

Advanced MS Excel Skills

Must have strong attention to detail, and the ability to accurately deliver in a fast-paced environment

Understanding of IRS guidelines for Pre and Post tax deductions

Understanding of IRS compliance and limitations

Self-Starter and is able to accomplish expected tasks with minimal supervision

Ability to multi-task and maintain composure under pressure.

Must have the ability to exercise a high level of diplomacy and tact; excellent customer services and interpersonal communication skills; Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups.

Demonstrated proficiency in analyzing Information, financial reporting, conflict resolution, applicable state and federal laws

Detail oriented and strong organizational skills

Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through on own initiative with minimum direction

Must be team-oriented

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

Knowledge of Workday a plus

Education: Bachelors Degree