Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and financial reporting in a multi-state and multi-company environment
Provide advanced expertise to research and resolve complex payroll and timekeeping issues
Direct payroll/timekeeping system needs including planning, reporting, auditing and testing
Ensure compliance with multiple bargaining agreements, Federal/State/local tax regulations and company policies
Design payroll processes and internal controls and implement appropriate process improvements
Key resource for tax laws and policies, interpreting organizational impact, and implementing required process and systems changes for compliance and efficiency
Research and analyze complex payroll issues including reconciliations, overpayments, taxation and adjustments
Provide technical payroll processing, calculation, and consulting expertise on business and technology issues that impact payroll
Communicate research and analysis results to senior executives, timekeepers, employees, and external agencies and vendors
Research and communicate payroll trends, anticipate organizational impact and identify improvement options
Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing (regular, off-cycle and annual) in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations and tax standards, bargaining agreements and company policies
Calculate and process complex and high-visibility transactions including multi-state taxation adjustments, incentive taxation, retroactive adjustments, year-end tax reconciliations and unique bargaining payouts
Educate and mentor team members and partners on payroll processes, timekeeping systems and compliance issues
Design and document steps for managing system access, delivering reporting, implementing processes and procedures, researching issues, reconciling data with other systems, and leading special projects
Partner with HRIS, Supply Chain, Finance and other internal and external groups to ensure all inbound, outbound, and core HRM systems are configured to be current and compliant with all federal, state, and local regulations as they perform all necessary timekeeping, pay, and taxation calculations and transactions
Integrate process improvements and system enhancements

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or related degree/equivalent experience
Master's degree preferred
Eight years of related experience including 5 years of experience in complex payroll operations/accounting/reporting with a technical emphasis on payroll and employment tax regulations in a multi-jurisdictional environment
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of privacy laws and applicable benefits and payroll regulations
Significant experience solving complex technical issues and facilitating teams toward solutions
Advanced skills/experience in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel
Experience should include HR, pay, benefits or other shared service functions, project management, payroll systems, including time and labor administration
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver a high level of accuracy, utilize excellent time management skills, effectively communicate with customers including executives and demonstrate strong relationship building skills
Customer focused, produces timely and accurate results
CPP certification a plus.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingfinancial reportingtimekeeping systemstax regulationsprocess improvementsdata reconciliationpayroll calculationsmulti-state taxationauditreporting

Soft Skills

problem solvingteam facilitationtime managementcommunicationrelationship buildingcustomer focusmentoringorganizational impact analysisresearch and analysisproject management

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeCPP certification