Southwire Company

Payroll Specialist

Southwire Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Carrollton • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

C++

About the role

  • Perform daily payroll department operations; payroll set up, maintain team member records, research issues, manual checks
  • Process high-volume, multi-state payrolls timely and accurately while ensuring compliance with Southwire policies, federal and state laws
  • Collaborate cross functionally to resolve payroll-related issues and ensure smooth operations
  • Manage workflows to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
  • Ensure data integrity between HRIS and Payroll systems through systematic audits
  • Load and import files to payroll system.
  • Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
  • Ensure compliance with tax (federal, state and local), garnishment and support order withholding.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including government reporting
  • Establish and update procedure documentation for all payroll processes
  • As needed reporting for government compliance, business needs and audits
  • Participate in year-end processes to ensure accurate reporting of payroll data (W-2, W-2c, etc.)
  • Other duties as assigned including Analyze data, reports and processes for issues, develop training material and train team members and management on payroll and time system

Requirements

  • Minimum Education Level: High School Diploma
  • Years of Experience: 5+ years
  • Specialized Degree: Accounting, Finance, Human Resources (preferred) or equivalent experience
  • Certificates: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
  • Years of Experience: 8+ years
  • Preferred Field of Expertise: Payroll and/or Human Resources
  • Must be able to communicate effectively and have strong interpersonal skills
  • Accurate and detailed oriented with strong analytical skills
  • Experience with automated Time and Attendance, Payroll and HRIS systems
  • Must have strong advanced skills in software applications related to Payroll, Accounting and HR systems including Excel (Vlookups, Pivot tables)
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to organize work and show flexibility in meeting tight and recurring deadlines
  • Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discrete and professional manner
  • International payroll experience a plus
  • Bilingual a plus
Benefits
  • 401k with Matching
  • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
  • Parental Leave & More

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
payroll processingdata reconciliationcompliance auditingreport generationdata analysistime and attendance systemsHRIS systemsExcelVlookupsPivot tables
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsanalytical skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsflexibilityattention to detaildiscretionteam collaborationproblem-solvingtime management
Certifications
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)