HR & Payroll Specialist

Role Overview

• Performs all life-cycle payroll transactions and activities to ensure the processing of an accurate and timely payroll
• Independently process payroll from end to end according the defined standards and client requirements including all associated payroll tasks
• Monitor and manage ticket queues using the appropriate BI tools to ensure tickets are handled per the defined timelines and do not exceed expected thresholds
• Ability to utilize the hrX suite of tools as it relates to payroll processing and all associated activities
• Be able to understand and interpret a payslip
• Be able to understand and follow the payroll calendar
• Identify deviations from the standard scope of service and act accordingly including the identification and support of change request opportunities
• Ability to recognize and deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information
• Produce and understand standard and client specific payroll reports including statutory year end reporting needs
• Review and validate data for accuracy and completeness and initiates corrections per the defined standards
• Answer payroll related questions and requests
• Support and execute SOC1 Controls
• Maintain and apply defined work instructions (DWIs)
• Perform Transactions with Third parties
• Provide clear knowledge transfers to peers
• Support the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process
• Support and manage system maintenance testing
• Support technical issue coordination and resolution
• Maintains current knowledge of legislation requirements; system updates, changes and overall payroll procedures
• Participates in projects as needed and assigned by payroll team leader

Requirements

• BA/BS in a business-related field such as Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education & experience
• 2-3 years relevant experience administering Payroll or Health & Welfare/Benefits in an HR consulting, HR Outsourcing or Corporate environment
• HRIS knowledge: Workday, SAP, or PeopleSoft knowledge preferred
• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Flexibility to support a global and fast paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Self-motivated and a willingness to learn
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment, as well as independently while adhering to processes and procedures

Benefits

• health coverage
• wellbeing programs
• paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
• retirement plans
• learning opportunities