Payroll Practitioner III

About the role

This individual contributor position is responsible for the payroll data entry, processing and reconciling of bi-weekly and weekly payroll. Duties include meeting deadlines with minimal errors, basic knowledge of various federal, state and local tax withholding regulations and wage garnishments. The incumbent answers basic employee/supervisor questions regarding company payroll related policies and procedures. Interfaces with employees and outside organizations to present a favorable service impression of the Payroll department. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required to maintain and enhance the department’s focus as a service department.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly payroll processing for assigned business units/locations
• Correct and analyze first and final payroll reports
• Edit, code and enter all payroll data for assigned locations
• Provide timekeeping guidance to site managers/human resource representatives
• Absolutely lift up to 15 pounds, although most frequent lift is under 10 pounds

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 4+ years of work/educational experience or Associates Degree
• Experience with use of proper discretion in handling of highly confidential information
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong data entry skills with high accuracy rates
• Basic knowledge of Federal Wage and Hour Law
• Understanding of federal and state tax regulations as related to employee pay checks

Qualifications

• Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
• Previous experience using an integrated HR/Payroll processing package, such as ADP/Vantage and Workday
• Multi-state and local tax payroll processing experience
• Strong working knowledge in Microsoft Excel and demonstrated ability with other MS Office applications
• Well organized and detail-oriented, able to work around interruptions
• Excellent customer service skills and experience

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following: Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision), 401k retirement plan with company match, Paid time off, Employer paid life insurance, Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave, Work Life Support, Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more.

Pay

$17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM