Payroll Specialist

Job ID
129573
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
, Texas, United States
Talascend is currently seeking a Payroll Specialist for a contract opportunity in Plano, TX
Hybrid-1 day WFH, 4Days in Office

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Fulfill day-to-day functions of the payroll service team including but not limited to: Kronos timecard maintenance, Workday HRIS data integrity, accurate payroll process management via UltiPro, time accrual management and auditing of data sets between various payroll source systems
  • Ensure company representatives utilize appropriate processing procedures within federal, state and local compliance regulations
  • Effectively manage relationships within defined SLAs while providing on-going research, resolution, product support and a superior customer experience to workers, HR, accounting, retirement program and benefits administrators, as well as payroll and timekeeping vendors
  • Act as the Level 2 Customer Experience team for payroll related inquiries submitted via Service Request ticketing system, phone and other various channels (inc. team email box management)
  • Evaluate processes and procedural documents for increased efficiencies and opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Manage leaves of absence and calculation of supplemental benefit payments
  • Support Sr. Payroll Analysts in delivering high-quality results to payroll customers
  • Support reoccurring and ad hoc reporting including production of basic to intermediate reporting to various internal and external stakeholders
  • Support various project initiatives including collection of user requirements for system enhancements and solutions
  • Support periodic and cumulative audit processes for monthly, quarterly and annual activities
  • Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 3+ years of US & CAN work experience in a payroll role, preferably in a 3rd party payroll or shared service environment
  • 2+ years in customer service-related field and ability to demonstrate strong customer relationship skill
  • Experience with top tier payroll and HRIS systems (UltiPro, Kronos, Workday or similar)
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve requests using pre-defined and creative solutions
  • Expertly interpret, create and present a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form
  • Produce measurable results in a collaborative team environment as well as independently to manage time and priorities while achieving defined personal and team goals
  • Payroll audit, control, quality assurance and/or tax management experience
  • Payroll accounting experience including GL posting, accruals and reconciliation of payroll expenses
  • Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint 
  • APA Fundamental Payroll Certificate (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designations preferred

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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