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***Please note: this position is based locally in the Cincinnati, OH area and is not a technical consulting role***

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. Payroll Specialist is responsible for payroll process for exempt and non-exempt employees in US and Canada as well as analyzing current payroll practices, create standard work, develop processes and improvement to make payroll more efficient; and manage payroll tax requirements. The Sr. Payroll Specialist ensures the accuracy of compensation payments to employees.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for processing payroll in a centralized corporate office environment covering Semi-Monthly and/or Bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Complete all payroll compliance requirements monthly, quarterly and annually for US and CAN.
• Support daily payroll processing activities for each pay period (setting up tax withholding, direct deposit, time collection, entering wages, garnishments, child support, compensation changes, etc.)
• Process employee Time & Attendance data from the Time system to payroll and reconcile variances
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
• Monitors, maintains, and reviews time entered by employees and reconciles to employee scheduling information in coordination with employee’s supervisor
• Ensure that all payroll is processed accurately, timely and in compliance with all Federal, State and Provincial laws
• Conduct periodic audits of time and attendance, pay, taxes, deductions, earnings and other pay to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Audit new hire entries and terminations for accuracy in the payroll and time and attendance system
• Deliver best-in-class customer service to employees and management, with an emphasis on being responsive, professional, and accurate. Respond to employee inquiries and requests regarding various payroll matters.
• Develop and document standard work for payroll in the US and Canada
• Develop training material and train employees/manager on how to enter information and run reports on time and attendance system
• Responsible for projects such as payroll frequency transfers, acquisitions, HRIS configurations and reorganizations that will affect how we process payroll.
• Manage, audit, and setup the following: Earning codes, Deduction codes, Job Code Tables, Tax Tables, Department Tables, Bonus Plans and Time & Labor System
• Manage and process SUI rate notices and changes
• Respond to tax agency inquiries
• Stay abreast of tax laws/regulations that affect our business (United States & Canada)
• Confirm/update Quarterly Tax Verification notices
• Download quarterly and annual Statement of Deposit & Filings
• Process payment for workers compensation insurance premiums for Ohio, Washington, different provinces in Canada
• Prepare various standard and ad hoc reports and queries for HR and Payroll
• Handle all garnishments, miscellaneous deductions, and vacation/sick accruals.
• Create and calculate manual payroll checks as needed.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files, including reconciliation of payroll
• Maintains employee confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Lead Payroll projects and train / couch team members
• Continuous evaluating payroll processes and procedures and providing resolutions.
• Other duties / projects assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 5-10 years Payroll experience required.
• Experience in payroll processing and taxes for different jurisdictions (United States & Canada)
• Workday Payroll experience
• Advanced with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word and Outlook
• Good organizational skills, ability to track information, detail oriented, respond with a sense of urgency, work in fast paced environment with tight deadlines
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to manage confidential information
• Excellent communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPP Certified
• Basic Accounting experience
• Workday Configuration / Implementation experience

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

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