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Come join our Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL) corporate team! We are a great place to work and offer many employee-friendly perks and benefits. GSL is the manager of the Goddard School franchise system that supports over 600 schools which delivers a high-quality, play-based learning program to families all over the United States. Our successful franchise business model supports franchisees through partnerships with teams of seasoned professionals who draw over 30 years of business, marketing, IT, franchise, finance, and education experience. Because of this, The Goddard School has grown into an institution that parents and families trust, reaching more than 80,000 students in 38 states – and growing.
This position is hybrid, requiring being at the King of Prussia, PA HQs once a week.
Position Summary
Responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll while also supporting various daily/operational/administrative functions of HR, including administration, onboarding, offboarding, data integrity/reporting, interpreting company policies and practices, and benefits/leave administration support.
Responsibilities
1. Payroll Processing
- Responsible for the accurate preparation, documentation, and end-to-end processing of semi-monthly payroll via UKG, which includes finalizing timekeeping data and time off requests, new garnishments, reconciliation of payroll registers
- Process payroll adjustments, bonuses, commissions, and other special payments
- Ensure accurate payroll taxation setup in UKG to support our hybrid remote work arrangements
- Remediate issues related to payroll and timekeeping, as needed
- Ensure the company payroll policies are in accordance with government regulations (Federal, State and Local levels)
- Interface with UKG as needed for payroll-related activities and tax requirements
2. HR Administration
- Oversee and administer onboarding activities for new hires, including the pre-employment background investigation, collection of required personal data, completion of Form I-9, internal stakeholder notifications and company orientation
- Respond to employment-related inquiries from employees, people leaders and external agencies, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to other HR subject matter experts
- Perform operational tasks required to administer and execute HR policies, programs, and services including but not limited to compensation, benefits, leave management, recognition, and occupational health and safety
- Ensure timely data maintenance and data integrity in UKG
- Develop and deliver HR/Payroll-related reports as required
- Maintain HR functional documentation and employee files, (electronic and/or physical) and partner with Legal to ensure record retention compliance
3. Continuous Improvement
- Support business continuity by documenting and maintaining HR/Payroll process flows
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend solutions to streamline payroll and HR processes
- Actively participate in system upgrades and enhancements to improve payroll and HR software functionality
Experience and Competencies
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of Payroll experience, leveraging a HR/Payroll technology platform
- Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills and a comprehensive understanding of payroll procedures and regulations
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) and comfortable with learning new technologies
- Strong customer service orientation
- Excellent time management skills to deliver results
- Ability to work autonomously and exercise good judgement
- Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement
Highly Desired
- Experience processing payroll in UKG
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related business field
- Excellent interpersonal, consultative, and conflict resolution skills
- Strong process orientation
- Knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
