Senior Payroll Specialist

At-a-Glance:

Are you ready to build your career by joining a global leader in renewable energy? If so, our client is hiring a Senior Payroll Specialist.

What You'll Do:

Responsible to scrub through all time submitted to ensure proper payroll processing.

Responsible for leading Absence administration including Paid Leaves and Paid Time Off.

Identify any trouble issues in payroll and work with the respective organizations to get the items corrected before the payroll deadline.

Perform any necessary audits on timesheets within the system to correct inaccurate hours, time types, etc.

Work directly with global Workday Time & Attendance and Absence teams to troubleshoot items as well as test new functionality.

Liaison for problem resolution for employees in regard to payroll.

Payroll Specialist is the first line of troubleshooting before sending issues to Workday for programming corrections or payroll provider for true payment issues.

Assist in facilitating issues with time administrators (Field Administrative Services team).

Review and processing of all payroll-related tickets in a timely manner while ensuring appropriate backup documentation, accuracy, and obtaining necessary approvals as required.

Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

Review exception reporting to detect and resolve incorrect payroll payments.

Prepare, process, and track wage garnishments and child support orders.

Engage in ad-hoc new projects.

Conduct audits of data changes and requests to ensure compliancy with company policy and practices.

Ability to track vacation and sick time accruals according to state labor laws and company policy.

Perform all duties with integrity, accuracy, timeliness, and customer-service orientation.

Other duties and projects assigned.

What You Bring:

Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of multi-state payroll experience performing the essential payroll functions; 8+ years in lieu of degree.

Advanced MS Excel Skills-VLOOKUP on a daily basis.

Must have strong attention to detail, and the ability to accurately deliver in a fast-paced environment.

Understanding of IRS guidelines for Pre and Post tax deductions.

Understanding of IRS compliance and limitations.

Self-Starter and is able to accomplish expected tasks with minimal supervision.

Ability to multi-task and maintain composure under pressure.

Must have the ability to exercise a high level of diplomacy and tact.; excellent customer services and interpersonal communication skills; Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups.

Demonstrated proficiency in analyzing Information, financial reporting, conflict resolution, applicable state and federal laws

Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.

Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through on own initiative with minimum direction.

Must be team oriented.

Knowledge of Workday a plus.

Position Type: Contract

Get in Touch:

We want to hear from you. If you think you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Rajesh at (phone number removed) to learn more.

Who We Are:

Since 1986, Hired by Matrix, Inc., has improved our candidates' lives with exciting job opportunities that provide outstanding career advancement. Hired by Matrix offers our contract professionals competitive salaries, benefits after 60 days, and a 401k option with a company match after one year. Hired by Matrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proud to be certified as both a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise and a Woman-Owned Small Business.

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