Payroll Coordinator

About the role

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, headquartered in Leverkusen, with business areas including pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds and biotechnology products. Job Title: Payroll Coordinator. Location: Robinson, Illinois, 62454. Duration: 4 Months. Job Type: Temporary Assignment. Work Type: Onsite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as fully trained Payroll Coordinator by overseeing the editing and verification process of the hourly workforce daily time punches into the client automated payroll process
• Process the bi-weekly payroll for the plant hourly employees as well as process biweekly payroll accruals and weekly payroll for the contingent workforce
• Ensure that all Sarbanes Oxley controls are in place and functioning adequately throughout the entire year
• Process all payroll deductions and additional earnings on a timely basis
• Assist with the tracking process for hourly attendance within the prescribed plant policy
• Be onsite to assist EEs with payroll questions and respond to questions submitted through Service Now
• Process incoming garnishment orders, garnishment remittances (payments), and set-up new vendors
• Serve as SME regarding ad hoc request related to payroll by attending meetings, pulling payroll data, providing input/perspective on payroll rules/policies and other on, behalf of Finance/Controller.
• Assist with annual/periodic wage updates for Hourly EE s by updating spreadsheets for IS and HR to ensure new wage structures are complete based on desired deadline

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associates degree or equivalent education and/or experience preferred, but not required
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, and Excel required
• 1-2 years automated time and attendance system experience and/or General Accounting experience preferred, but not required
• Understanding of how employee attendance practices impact payroll (FMLA, STD, Vacation, etc.) preferred
• SAP experience is preferred, but not required

Skills

• General knowledge of payroll and accounting principles (GAAP) preferred, but not required
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal skills with the ability to effectively address all levels within the organization
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Pay

$23.00 - $26.00/Hr