Senior Payroll Specialist - FT - Day - Accounting Lawrenceville NJ

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Supports Payroll department with the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly, multi-state payroll process for hourly and salaried employees. Utilizes the Human Capital Management system (HCM) to ensure compliance across multiple states and with federal wage and hour laws. Handles more complex payroll processes (i.e. Leave of Absences). Processes timely and accurate payroll related reports utilizing current software programs. Serves as an initial point of contact for escalated items.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience: Five years payroll processing experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Organized and strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Special Training

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Workday experience preferred.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with team members to maintain confidentiality of payroll/employee information.
• Highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands include: Sitting, Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs., Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision.
• Occupational Exposure Risks Include: N/A.

Usual Work Day

• 8 Hours.

Reporting Relationships

• This position does not formally supervise employees.
• If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Essential Functions

• Celebrates state and federal filings with external third-party vendors.
• Calculates and processes payroll adjustments, such as wage garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings.
• Works with other team members to review payroll inputs within own area of responsibility to minimize errors.
• Reviews employee hours worked, overtime, and PTO, to ensure hours are timely approved by managers for payroll processing.
• Reviews and checks payroll previews prior to Payroll settlement.
• Provides guidance and instructions to managers regarding payroll process and best practices.
• Maintains an accurate knowledge of CH policies and government as it relates to running Payroll.
• Prepares and issues timely and accurate replacement checks when necessary.
• Collaborates with HR to monitor and audit accurate supplement pay for employees.
• Monitors integration of payroll files from third-party vendors into Workday.
• Prepares payroll reports to reconcile and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Serves employees, managers, and/or HR with excellent customer service, assistance, and education on payroll and all payroll related matters.
• Provides excellent customer service by addressing concerns, resolving issues, and offering guidance on payroll matters while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent physical demands include: Sitting, Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs., Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision.
• Occupational Exposure Risks Include: N/A.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retail Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life
• Spouse Voluntary Life
• Employee Voluntary Life
• Child Voluntary Life
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program