MiTek® Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. is the world's leading supplier of state-of-the-art, engineered connector products, engineering services, and computer-driven machinery for the building component industry. We provide the industry's most advanced, most comprehensive, and most innovative software for design and manufacturing. Our products and services are backed up by a team of industry professionals who are dedicated to one goal – making our customers successful.
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the overall payroll function for the corporate group as well as North American operations. It directs the operations of the Payroll Specialist and system; gathers, advises and tests system updates. It works with SME’s in Benefits, HR Infrastructure, Accounting/Finance as well as HR Generalists and Managers to ensure accurate system performance while maintaining production of the payroll output including GL detail. This position also has direct supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
PAYROLL, TAX FILING, GL AND TIME AND ATTENDANCE
- Performs advanced level payroll processing. Sharing the payroll processing workload with focus on the more complex aspects (i.e. expatriate, relocation, international, union, visa holders, and global mobility).
- Leads conversion and implementation of payrolls, mergers and acquisitions.
- Handles all higher level Payroll related functions to enhance segregation of duties, including year-end processing.
- Testing Workday payroll, time and absence functionality updates/enhancements.
PROJECTS/PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
- Recommend process/customer service improvements, policy changes and/or major variations from established policy that must be approved by appropriate leadership prior to implementation.
- Implementing process improvements using critical thinking and innovative solutions.
- Serve as a key liaison with third parties and other stakeholders (e.g. accounting/finance).
- Partnering across the organization to deliver needs for departments and operating divisions.
- Participate in cross functional teams during special projects including mergers & acquisitions, major configuration updates and events.
REPORTS/QUERIES
- Write and maintain functional reports in Workday environment.
- Delivers routine daily/weekly/monthly reporting and responds to ad hoc data requests.
MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Skills
- PROBLEM SOLVING – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Demonstrates attention to detail.
- ORAL COMMUNICATION - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
- WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- MATHEMATICAL SKILLS – Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as Income and FICA taxes, Supplemental taxes and taxable wages/income. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra when needed. Ability to prepare complex Excel Spreadsheets using formulas is essential.
- REASONING ABILITY – Ability to apply higher level reasoning as well as common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with complex problems involving several concrete variables in non-standardized situations.
- COMPUTER SKILLS – Knowledge of principles, practices and standards of human resource administration in assigned area. Ability to accurately perform data entry. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- TEAMWORK - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.Ability to interact professionally with others; including co-workers, vendors and customers.
- ETHICS - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Upholds organizational values. Ability to possess a high level of integrity and ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information is required.
- ATTENDANCE during work regular work hours and required flexibility with overtime as business permits.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from four-year College
- 7-10+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Prior experience in Payroll is required
- A complete understanding of tax preparation and accounting principles is necessary
- Workday Payroll experience a plus
- Certified Payroll Practitioner (CPP) preferred, but not required