Payroll Specialist - US_901745_ET_TKELECP11663

thyssenkrupp - Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Atlanta, GA

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at TK Elevator is responsible for managing payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions, and serving as a resource for payroll-related inquiries. This role involves collaboration with Human Resources and Accounting, as well as maintaining payroll records and preparing various reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily payroll department operations
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
• Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits
• Submit garnishments to ADP for processing and serve as resource for garnishment questions from employees
• Load export files to 3rd party vendors (NEI Benefits, Banco Santander, Local 1 Benefits, Banco Popular)
• Research and email appropriate audience of file issues
• Work closely with Human Resources and Accounting on payroll related issues
• Process weekly and biweekly payroll timely and accurately
• Analyze payroll issues and recommend corrective actions
• Serve as first level support for payroll issue escalations ensure all changes are processed correctly
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files (includes manual check log)
• Prepare various reports for accounting, workers compensation, etc.
• Respond to employee inquiries and requests regarding payroll matters
• Cross-trained on all payroll operations
• Process other compensation (annual bonus, severance, etc.)
• Maintain payroll system so it is up-to-date and accurate
• Handle special projects, as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Four-year degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• FPC or CPP a plus
• 4 or more years of payroll processing experience required
• Experience working with ADP EV5 is a plus
• Strong Excel knowledge
• Ability to Problem Solve/Critical-Thinker
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills