Senior Associate, Payroll contractor

RWE Clean Energy - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Senior Associate, Payroll contractor at RWE Clean Energy plays a crucial role in the HR and Payroll operations team, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for approximately 2,000 employees. This position involves reconciling payroll discrepancies, maintaining employee records, and ensuring compliance with various laws and company policies. The role requires collaboration with other teams and a strong understanding of payroll systems and tax jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve any issues promptly
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure payroll processing occurs in a timely manner
• Record all payroll journal & benefit entries, calculate and record Incentive Accruals
• Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts on a monthly basis
• Support data mapping from ADP general ledger interface to SAP
• Understand multi-state tax jurisdictions
• Maintain ADP WFN HRIS System - validation tables, system security, time & attendance, payroll codes
• Calculate Incentive Accruals, pro-rated pay, and PTO payouts
• Perform audits on employee data
• Create custom reports in ADP as needed
• Respond promptly and courteously to all inquiries from employees and management
• Maintain employee records/information on an ongoing basis while maintaining confidentiality and protecting payroll data

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting and/or payroll experience for an associate-level and 5 years for senior associate level
• A minimum of 3 years of ADP experience
• Experience with SAP preferred
• Knowledge and project experience in SAP SuccessFactors (EC or EC-P) is preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
• General Knowledge of Human Resources
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with accounting principles and practices
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SAP
• Knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors (EC or EC-P)

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth