Financial Analyst Payroll Processor

Position Description
Process the payroll accurately, correctly and on time done by daily validations, crewsheet entry and approval.
Balance payroll register to TAS, Kronos Time and Attendance system or other payroll systems.
Generate accurate payroll reports using payroll systems.
Maintain TAS or Kronos Time and Attendance system (or other systems) and any upgrades and enhancements to ensure correct reporting of hours being paid.
Respond to/resolve hourly payroll issues. May also respond to/resolve salary payroll issues.
Ensure adequate back-up is available for payroll duties.
Audit Controls trace the payroll process for any employee.
Generate reports as needed for regulatory purposes.
Resolve payroll discrepancies.
Interact effectively with others and resolve conflict.
May process grievance payments as requested by HR Personnel. Assist with Production Execution work as needed.
May reconcile P card usage. May remedy blocked invoices and GRIR issues.
Prepares and enters data for monthly financial close, checking for accuracy and completeness.
Pulls standard reports and shares them with finance and business teams as needed. Updates trackers and spreadsheets for key financial and operational metrics Assists with basic data validation and flags discrepancies to the appropriate team. May calculate pension payments for current employee and calculate payments for employee health insurance for both active and retired employees .
Ensure adherence to all standard work processes, including K-LEAN processes. Responsible for compliance with all regulations. Food Safety plant in proper sanitary condition at all times, including allergen control, pest control, guidelines followed. Compliance with food safety policies and procedures. Responsible for MCRS sustainability: Ensure achievement of all area / shift KPIs; ensure adherence to and continuous improvement of all area / shift MCRS elements. Responsible for supporting the execution of relevant projects within assigned area / shift. Responsible for supporting talent management process for hourly employees. Ensure Diversity and Inclusion meets / exceeds corporate standards.
Proactively engage in the development and training of hourly labor and support such plans developed by plant leadership. Maintain understanding of processes and functional interdependencies. Recognize and escalate, as needed, those issues identified as risks to, or opportunities to improve, plant performance. Drive Company Values. Adhere to and administer company policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Skills Required  Candidate Minimum Qualifications:
Extensive experience working with a collective bargaining agreement required.
Time management skills required.
Experience using Microsoft Office suite of products required.
1-3 years of payroll experience in a large corporation - experience with WFM, UKG, Kronos, etc.

Candidate Preferred Qualifications:
BS in Business Administration or Finance preferred.
Extensive experience with interpersonal relations and advanced interpersonal and communication skills preferred.
Experience working in a fast pace, multitasking environment preferred.
Strong ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities preferred.
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills very desirable.

Experience Required
Experience with UKG, SAP, strong excel skills, and some level of manual payroll processes within a manufacturing plant or comparable work location.

Education Required
High school diploma/GED required.

Education Preferred
Additional Information  Shift - M-F, 7AM-3:30PM