Payroll Specialist

ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.
Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations.

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: 

Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj. 

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. 

Responsible for assisting the Payroll Manager with the delivery of services relating to Payroll Processing for all units served, which includes the daily functions of system maintenance and security, data integrity, enhancements/continuous improvement, etc.  Also includes periodic management reporting of key metrics such as Transactional Cost, Efficiency and Effectiveness Metrics, etc.

Leads department-defined projects from conception through implementation. Defines process requirements to implement more effective business processes and for the solutions to business problems. Assists in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures that ensure practical and efficient business operation.

SCOPE:         

Supports the Global Commercial and Defense Value Centers throughout ITT.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Assists Payroll Team with daily payroll functions to ensure the accurate and timely processing of all payrolls.
• Leads lean and continuous improvement efforts in the Payroll Department.
• Assists users in analyzing new development projects, in analyzing enhancement projects for existing systems and in creating Information Systems Software Applications Request for Service (ISR).
• Through communication and coordination with customers during all project phases meets project deadlines/goals. Develops or assists in the development of project work plans, task sequencing; and guides and monitors performance for all aspects of project work to insure that all tasks are completed on schedule.
• Helps to develop project cost and benefit estimates to establish project worth including the development of alternative considerations leading to recommendations for new systems or equipment installations or changes to existing ones.
• Reviews business systems documentation and assures it is complete, acceptable and in accordance with standards.
• Recognizes and identifies potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change, or where new ones need to be developed, especially regarding future business expansion.
• Assists in the estimation and procurement of resource requirements (personnel, hardware and software) necessary during the life cycle of a project. For example – coordination of hardware/software purchases, deliveries, installations, etc.
• When required, assists Team Members in completing project tasks, in an effort to keep the project on schedule.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Positions Directly Supervised -- None

Positions Indirectly Supervised – Leads teams and individuals with ability to mentor both and to affect improvements. Associates / contacts within Payroll, E-HR, Benefits Administration ITTHQ, The Provider / Record Keeper, The Business Unit(s), General Accounting and Enterprise Applications. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Supervisor -- Manager, Payroll

Supervision Received -- Is under general direction, with latitude concerning execution of duties. Applies independent judgment, discretion and analysis in coordinating, developing and designing computerized information systems solutions for business problems to meet expanding or changing business requirements

Equivalent Education Level Required -- B.S. Degree in Accounting.

Experience Required -- Should have at least 4-6 years experience in Accounting and HR / Payroll background with strong orientation towards process and continuous improvement.

Desirable experience – Project management, documenting of functional specifications, flowcharting processes and creating queries. 

Knowledge Required -- Applies extensive knowledge as a generalist or specialist with working expertise of all job functions within Payroll and HR.   

Desirable skills/traits – Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing. Analytical and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, Access. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, NT and XP Operating Systems. Knowledge of AS/400 Mid Range system. Ability to work well with people from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience. Ability to work independently with limited supervision.  Change agent.  Detail oriented.