IMPACT and OPPORTUNITY

Process and audit weekly and semi-monthly payroll for the U.S. Maintain and update a variety of payroll data to ensure that employees are paid correctly, and appropriate deductions are applied. Support time-off management and Final report generation and secure archiving as part of end-of-cycle processes, and a variety of special projects

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and process payroll for over 500 employees across multiple states; review and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets; track and deduct all garnishments and other special payroll deductions.
• Coordinate efforts between payroll, human resources, and other departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data, including preparation/distribution of detailed reports, workers compensation, unemployment claims, expatriate shadow payroll processes, vacation balance reporting, 401-k contributions and payroll tax reporting requirements
• Administer the electronic timekeeping system, including the setting up of new employees, monitor submissions of approved time sheets, and ensure valid data transfers from the timekeeping system to financial systems.
• Ensure proper compliance with state/federal law on payroll related issues; stay up to date on federal, state and local payroll and tax compliance requirements
• Maintain accuracy of employee master data/personnel records and files; ensure that employee changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis; review changes for proper authorization and adherence to SOX compliance.
• Support new hire and employee training in payroll processes and systems; translate system and process details into understandable documents/instructions for all user levels.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree in business administration or related field and 1-3 years payroll experience and/or 2-4 years of position related experience.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of all accounting functional areas and Internal Revenue Service reporting requirements
• Demonstrated time management, communication, decision-making, presentation, human resource, and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency in Excel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to handle ambiguous work
• Previous experience working in a small team environment
• Very detail oriented, highly analytical, organized and resourceful individual
• Enthusiastic individual who is solutions and results oriented as well as a great problem solver
• Exceptional level of customer service skills
• Able to think outside of the box
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills