Senior Payroll Specialist

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Job Summary

Job Duties

• Coordinates use of the time and attendance module ensuring timely submission by team members and managers; assists managers/supervisors with timekeeping issues. (Essential)
• Ensures payroll process adheres to strict auditing process, following SOX requirements. (Essential)
• Leads the payroll process for approximately 4,000 team members on a bi-weekly basis. (Essential)
• In partnership with Manager, collaborates with payroll vendor to address and resolve issues and system updates.
• Analyzes current payroll, HRIS and records processes and identifies activities to improve efficiency, effectiveness and exceed customer expectations; submits recommendations to management.
• Leads the payment processing of bonuses, commissions, and any other special payments or payrolls.
• Assists in the training and development of payroll team members.
• Assists the payroll manager with team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures.
• In partnership with Manager, Payroll & HRIS, works with local and state government agencies as needed to setup and investigate tax-related filings.
• Ensures inquiries to payroll are addressed timely and accurately to reflect best practices.
• Responds to management reporting/research requests; creates special reports as needed.
• Updates data files after each payroll processing; generates and coordinates filing of required payroll reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field (Required)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• 2 years in prior experience SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll or SAP Payroll (Required)
• 5 years in payroll experience with a multi-departmental, multi-state employer with at least 500 team (Required)
• 5 years in experience within a payroll/HR department (Required)
• 1 year in prior experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee (Preferred)
• 1 year in prior experience with Workforce Software Time & Attendance Management (Preferred)
• Ability to interact in a positive and approachable manner with all levels of team members
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Human Resources Information Systems and their application
• Knowledge of state payroll tax laws
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Strong computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to create and design