Senior Payroll Specialist

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Job description

• Only qualified Senior Payroll Specialist candidates located near the Newark, NJ area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence

While ensuring a high level of customer service and satisfaction, the Payroll Representative role will have responsibility for working with the Lead Payroll Analyst to ensuring all payrolls required for Panasonic Corporation of North America Shared Service are processed, audited and delivered to employees on a timely and accurate basis. Responsibilities will also include compliance, analysis, and reconciliation of payroll. Currently, we are using Workday for US Payroll Processing and Time and Attendance and ADP WorkforceNow and Teams for Canada Payrolls.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent education and experience

Minimum 5 years' experience supporting time and payroll systems in a large corporate environment

Working knowledge of Canada wage & hour, garnishments & payroll taxes rules at the federal and provincial levels

Experience with Workday HCM/Payroll/Time Tracking preferred as well as ADP WorkforceNow

American Payroll Association training (CPP certification an advantage)

COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrate good judgment and discretion in handling confidential information

Ability to analyze complex payroll situations and make recommendations

Excellent problem-solving skills

Detail oriented and strong organization skills

Proficiency with MS Office applications, payroll software, and report writing

Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment

Ability to work with individuals at all levels within and outside the company

Good time management skills in order to meet continuous critical deadlines

Exceptional oral and written communication skills and above average administrative skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

PAYROLL PROCESSING - 80% -

Analyze and resolve payroll issues related to tax, general accounting, regulatory requirements, benefits, time reporting, and labor agreement matters

Proactively assess needs of the payroll department - Identify, analyze, and recommend business processes, and system enhancements for continuous improvement of the payroll process

Develop, run, and review audit reports to ensure accuracy of payroll data

Process manual checks, voids, stop pays, direct deposit reversals, and payroll adjustments as necessary

Ensure payroll systems and processes are appropriately set up to remain compliant with country/province regulatory legislation related to payroll

Develop and maintain payroll-related content for Employee Services Knowledge Base

Perform testing support of payroll system patches and upgrades

Assist Sr Payroll Manager and Payroll Manager with research and compliance of Canada, regulations pertaining to labor and tax laws affecting employee paychecks

Document and update departmental policies and procedures as needed

Perform various audits and review schedules of employee data

Payroll processing and Time and Attendance for multiple companies in 2 ADP Payroll systems for hourly and salaried employees in Canada

Work with third party vendors to ensure payrolls are accurately completed per payroll schedules for Client employees in Canada

Coordinate closely with accounting teams

Communications and Customer Support - 20% -

Train HR Services team on payroll processing and time and attendance processes and updates to ensure 80% first call resolutions

Conduct User Training to HR when needed

Serve as Tier 2 Payroll support within HR Service model, addressing and resolving employee issues/questions related to pay while ensuring a high level of customer service and satisfaction

Meet service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure we are providing a high level of customer service while maintaining and building strong relationships

• Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.

• Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.

Benefits:

For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here . Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website .

California Pay Equity:

For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here .

Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department .

Rose International has an official agreement (ID ), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

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