Qualifications:
\'Performs clerical and administrative activities specific to the human resources function. Maintains and processes confidential information, forms and records. Respond to payroll inquiries. Checks personnel-related documents for accuracy and completeness, maintains files and records of a confidential nature, and prepares periodic standardized reports. Ensure payroll transactions comply with company policies and local laws. Evaluates system and recommends operating efficiency improvements and update payroll documentation as needed (SOPs). Prepares reports illustrating payroll expenditures, including such items as net pay, tax payments and other payroll disbursements. Trains new team members on payroll systems and procedures.
Job Description
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Administer end to end payroll process ensuring successful payroll accuracy rates.
Ensure compliance for exempt and non-exempt (union and non-union), employee populations to include garnishments and bonus/severance coordination/payout/tracking.
Assist with resolution of errors and system problems by analyzing all payroll related data and then researching and finding solutions.
Identify process improvement initiatives and define standards for new processes.
Oversee maintenance of payroll files as required by law and company policy; oversee responses to outside information requests as appropriate.
Assist in establishing payroll procedures and guidelines as well as troubleshooting payroll problems.
Oversee periodic reviews/audits of payroll related processes to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local laws.
Establish and maintain relationships with the other functional areas such as Finance, Compensation, and Benefits and act as a resource for payroll related requests.
Assist Manager with various audits, including SOX controls.
Review all Stock Options/Restricted Stock Units/Dividend Equivalent Units as needed.
Participate in testing system upgrades.
Review payroll audit reports for accuracy.
Participate in all Payroll year-end activities.
Improve efficiency in payroll processes by streamlining workflows, reducing manual entries, and continuously seeking process improvements.
Collaborate with external providers, and stakeholders to align efforts and focus on enhancements.
Participation in projects to add value as payroll matter expert.
Manage garnishments with an outside vendor which includes
Upload garnishment to vendor
Manage and audit the garnishment processing entered by the vendor
Process garnishment refunds
Answer garnishment questions from vendor and employees
Lump sum garnishment
Complete verification of earnings
Assist with the payroll tax process with outside vendor (U.S. ONLY).\'