Job Description

Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist utilizes ADP Enterprise to conduct semi-monthly and weekly payroll processing for approximately 2,500 exempt, non-exempt, union and non-union employees. The payroll function includes timekeeping and audit processes, while ensuring accurate, efficient, and timely processing of payroll in accordance with departmental and company procedures, policies, and state and federal regulations and statutes.

OBJECTIVES:

• Ensure accurate and prompt review and accounting of timekeeping, deductions, incomes, rate changes, and other data critical to meeting deadlines and compliance for semi-monthly, weekly and on-demand payroll processing.
• Create, revise, and/or maintain system transactions and reconcile payroll data for semi-monthly, weekly and on-demand payroll cycles, including (but not limited to) all payroll cycle processes and pay check maintenance updates and adjustments as necessary to support accurate cycle completion.

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Utilizing ADP Enterprise, process payroll on a semi-monthly and weekly basis for approximately 2,500 employees (exempt, non-exempt, union and non-union).
• Work with payroll management to research, test, plan, design, and enhance timekeeping and payroll systems and processes; Review and recommend new or revised practices and procedures to maximize the effectiveness of the payroll function.
• Notify payroll management immediately of irregularities or errors; Analyze irregularities related to clocking, system data, transaction entries, resolutions, and other related scenarios; Assist payroll management in formulating action plans to identify and reduce the number of paycheck errors; Make recommendations for operational enhancements that would provide for more streamlined processes or compliance while maintaining maximum customer service.
• Ensure that accurate, organized, and current payroll records are maintained and record retention requirements are met in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
• Generate reports on a regular or on-demand basis to support payroll processing.
• Assist with payroll audits, providing all documents relative to processing and balancing.
• Facilitate consistent and timely resolution of all employee issues, concerns, and questions by responding to communications received from employees.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned or assist Payroll Manager with special projects.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: 

• Work as part of a payroll team to meet payroll responsibilities and deadlines.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Accounting and Accounts Payable groups.
• Communicate with supply center managers for payroll records and response to employees on their questions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or other related business major required.
• 1-3 years payroll processing experience and/or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience utilizing ADP Enterprise for processing payroll preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High sense of urgency and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Solid PC skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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