Payroll Department- Payroll Specialist - accounting / finance - job employment

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Senior Payroll Manager

• Process weekly payroll accurately for exempt and non-exempt employees observing labor regulations, CBA requirements and standard accounting principles.

• Maintain and update employee timecards, shift schedules and PTO balances in ADP eTime.

• Investigate and resolve payroll questions from all departments. Serve as a point of contact for ADP regarding wage payments, tax related issues.

• Input new hire information including time position information and benefit enrollments.

• Assist with process improvements and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.

• Review accuracy of timecards and PTO balances for union and non-union employees on a weekly basis; and adjust as necessary.

• Prepare monthly and weekly payment vouchers for benefits and contributions for 6 bargaining units

• Review unemployment benefits statements for accuracy and legitimacy.

• Assist Senior Payroll Manager and Payroll Supervisor as needed.

• Work closely with the Human Resources Department on employee leave of absence, return to work status and follow up on new hire paperwork if needed.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and controls and interpret collective bargaining agreements that may affect payroll procedures.

• Assist with time clock troubleshooting/rebooting

• Create ad hoc department lists in ADP eTime to group and sort employees based on department or union affiliation.

• Any other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in similar role

• Working knowledge of ADP Workforce & ADP Enterprise eTime.

• MS Excel (Pivot Tables, formulas and filters) and MS Word.

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

• Associates Degree Acceptable

Work Experience and Minimum Requirements:

• Commitment to accuracy and quality, with superior attention to detail.

• Strong familiarity with process and procedures for continuous improvements.

• Action oriented – willing to accept new challenges.

• Self-motivated, with the ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment.

• Interpersonal and client service skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, and to deal tactfully and courteously with employees across the Corporation.

• Solid research skills and highly inquisitive mindset.

• Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with (adhere to) various Collective Bargaining Agreements.

• Display a high level of discretion and maintains confidentiality of all sensitive matters.

• Accountable for the completion of assigned deliverables.

• Good organizational and planning skills, reliable and can meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Testing Requirements: Applicant must pass a drug test and a background check.

Physical Requirements:

Persons performing service in this position classification may routinely exert up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This type of work will involve regular walking or standing for extended periods of time. It may involve stooping or bending. Handling and working with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person to perform the essential functions of the job.