Payroll Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for administering payroll processes and secondary benefit support on programs across multiple business units. This position is responsible for the accuracy of employee data, time reporting, calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and company deductions. This position also administers employee benefit programs, conducts benefit enrollments, tracks various leaves of absences, and works with employees resolve questions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer payroll policies, processes, and procedures across multiple operating companies.
• Ensure the accuracy of the calculation of wages, tax withholding, and deductions associated with payroll and/or benefits.
• Monitor and preserve Payroll HRIS applications and modules by maintaining internal databases, keeping employee records in digital format and educating users on how to use HR systems.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to Payroll HRIS users.
• Drive payroll system efficiencies and streamline processes, moving toward standardization.
• Administer company benefit plans and open enrollment and troubleshoot employee questions.
• Monitor functionality of the payroll system to ensure all interfaces with general ledgers, accounting systems, benefit carriers, and other HR systems are working and accurate.
• Prepare statistical reports on employee pay, commissions and bonuses, time off, disability, taxes, withholdings, etc. as needed.
• Process commissions, bonuses, and other special pays; conduct payroll and benefit audits, monitor and ensure state and local taxes are correct; and prepare company and governmental reports.
• Ensure employee records for tax withholdings, direct deposits, benefit elections, time off requests, deductions, garnishments, beneficiaries, dependents, etc. are up to date.
• Provide input to maintain optimal functionality of Payroll HRIS application, which may include installation, customization, development, maintenance, and upgrades to applications, and systems.
• Continuously improve productivity and efficiency of processes throughout the operational organization.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• B.S. Degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Professional payroll certification (CPP), preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of payroll system administration experience
• Minimum 2 years administering employee benefit programs.
• Knowledge of UltiPro payroll and Human Resources Information System, a plus
• High standard of professionalism and ethics
• Preferred style of teamwork, collaboration, and humility
• Formidable root cause analysis skills
• Ability to resolve issues quickly and calmly.
• Ability to prioritize quickly and coordinate across multiple projects to meet timely deadlines.
• Possess a high level of attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Exceptional conflict resolution skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and with written communications across multiple levels within the organization.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office products, advanced Excel.
• Travel estimated at 10% - 20%

Pay Starting at: $60,000

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and, in some instances, may include education, skills, work experience and certifications. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive bonus. An incentive bonus, if any, depends on various factors such as organizational performance.

The Wurth Difference:

• Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
• Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
• Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
• Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis

Why Wurth:

• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
• Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
• 10 paid holidays

EEOC STATEMENT:

The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.