Payroll Associate

Job Summary

They are responsible for processing, auditing, and resolving employee wage inquiries.

Primary Job Functions

• Process payroll for a specific group or business line. This includes routine payroll, on-cycle, off-cycle, commission, and bonus items.
• Complete accurate and timely maintenance and auditing of master files, payroll-related transactions, payroll processing, and delivery.
• Process incoming paperwork or documentation such as status changes, garnishments, or employee and field-initiated requests.
• Prepare audit reports and escalate overpayments and recoveries.
• Assist with the process required to fund payroll-related deductions.
• Research, check, and correct employee data in the payroll system delivering a high level of quality customer service. Works with department members, management, and employees to identify issues and achieve timely resolutions.
• Review and provide information to HRIS to update all Collective Bargaining Agreements for Union employees to avoid delays in rate changes.
• Gather and analyze data to identify and solve complex problems that arise with little or no precedent.
• Impact own team and other teams whose work activities are closely related.
• Suggest improvements to existing processes and solutions to improve the efficiency of the team.

Education, Experience, and Certification

• Required: High School diploma
• Required: 4 years job-related payroll experience
• Preferred: Certification FPC or CPP

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of payroll processes including data entry, pay calculations, tax and benefits, geographical location taxation rules, wage and hour laws, etc. preferred. Third-party payroll vendor and HRIS system experience desired.
• Ability to evaluate and communicate unusual and/or complex content in a concise and logical way.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Advanced organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Ability to use query and report generation tools.
• Union payroll/Health, Welfare and Pension knowledge

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000.

Benefits

This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include but not limited to: medical, well-being, financial planning and short-term incentives benefits.