Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Position will learn existing systems with the intent of relieving seasoned staff that will be working on an implementation.  Great opportunity to learn Foster Farms Payroll systems and make an impact to the day to day functions of the department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Executes higher-level and different payroll and tax activities and controls ensuring that they are performed in a timely manner, with high standards of quality and accuracy, and in compliance with Banking, Regulatory, Tax, and Internal policies and procedures.

Develops enhancements, performs and verifies reconciliations and controls to ensure the propriety, accuracy and integrity of the payroll, reporting, distributions, and tax initiatives.

Participates in the assessment of implications of new requirements, policies, or procedures that affect payroll, taxes and related reporting activities.

Gathers information and keeps abreast of shifting trends in Payroll process and systems. Creates and generates reports that are useful to the department and supports the company’s needs, and that identify and support areas of opportunity and improvement.

Serves as a point of contact for internal and external auditors and the Internal Control Unit for payroll related activities and processes. Participates in the execution of remediation plans and activities, as applicable.

Participates in and orchestrates the development and maintenance of operating manuals for payroll processes and controls.

Participates in the testing and implementation of enhancements to any Payroll and related systems.

Actively participates in the implementation of PR/HRIS/WFM initiatives; handles assigned projects independently or in groups.

Administer and improve processes and programs to ensure that goals are achieved while maintaining workplace compliance, consistency and fairness. Leverages technology to enhance HR services and contain costs.

Enables the establishment of standardized processes, expectations and drivers for consistency in the application of policies and procedures in the payroll and related functions.

Directs or conducts new and experienced user systems training (all PR systems).

Document & test Payroll policy / procedure.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Participate in year-end processing.

Work with miscellaneous auditors as needed.

Special projects as needed

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be interested and available for an 18-24 month full time temporary position.

BA/BS Degree (or currently pursuing).  Degree preference: HR Mgmt., Business Admin, Acctg, or equivalent.

Preferably two years of experience in or associated with Payroll, Tax, Finance, HR, Financial Systems/controls

Demonstrated PR/HR professional/technical knowledge, skills and expertise

Strong System Skills (Payroll/HR, WFM [time collection], Excel, Word,) to include query and report writing

Strong mathematical, analytical / problem-solving skills and detail-oriented

Effective Communication skills and leveraging of relationships and strategies.

Demonstrated Organizational & Planning Skills

Demonstrated history establishing objectives, tasks, responsibilities and timelines for completion of projects to deliver desired business results

Ability to understand client needs and provides services that meet their expectations for quality and performance; 

Proven history with confidential and protected information.

Self-motivated & directed; ability to work under pressure in fast paced, deadline oriented environment

Excellent interpersonal skills

Additional Information

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

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.