Bookkeeper

• Oversee the in-house multi-location compensation processing. The payroll will comprise 2,000+ employees in multiple states, 9+ unions, and an internally-developed timekeeping system
• Collaborate with finance and operational leaders, IT and HR partners to identify and prioritize areas for improvement, validate business cases for change, and ensure sound decision-making and coordinated communications
• Proactively drive change management activities to ensure wide adoption and acceptance of changes, including engaging key leaders and facilitating impact assessments, training, and other communications
• Implement, maintain, and review weekly and off-cycle multi-location, multi-state payrolls to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including wages, benefits, garnishments, taxes, union benefits, and other deductions.
• Manage compliance with federal, state and local tax law, and quarterly and annual payroll reporting, etc., Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting, etc.
• Interpret, educate and apply a variety of laws and regulations governing payroll administration. Provide written and oral explanations to employees, management, union officials and employees as necessary
• Identify ways to optimize the payroll function, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and other stakeholders, to facilitate the smooth operation of the payroll system
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal control policies, procedures, and compliance with respect to the payroll process, including, but not limited to, pay policies, payroll calendars, payroll checklists, process documentation and other items as necessary
• Ensure standardized payroll policies and procedures are documented, maintained and followed, and service level agreements (e.g., response and resolution times for issues) are met or exceeded by the team
• Communicate and enforce organization-wide payroll policies and processes regarding earnings, deductions, timekeeping, and government and union compliance reporting.
• Serve as subject matter expert in strategic planning concerning new or projected areas of technology or operational direction
• Provide support to external auditors in the performance of their work by answering questions involving the Company’s policies and procedures, and producing schedules/documentation that will assist the auditors in the timely completion of their work
• Develop and maintain effective, productive, cooperative working relationships with employees, supervisory personnel, management, and others
• Educate & train the payroll team continuously

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