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Summary
The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for the provision of accurate and timely payment of wages and salaries in line with legislative requirements, policies and procedures, as well as high level customer service to management and employees on conditions of employment matters. The position will play a lead role in coordinating payroll activities including payroll related enquiries and payroll processing, ensuring appropriate levels of quality, and compliance is met in line with appropriate legislation, regulations, policy and procedures.
Key Relationships / Interactions
- The Senior Payroll Specialist is required to have strong working relationships with members of the Finance and Human Resources team.
Essential Functions
- Inputs data to computerized payroll systems to prepare all payroll frequencies, including updating and adjusting employee master file records upon notice of changes to deductions or status. Performs system data loads
- Completes payroll processing activities, such as: computes wage and overtime payments, calculates and records payroll deductions, and processes requests for off-cycle payments
- Answers complex questions (via email and phone) from employees and management regarding payroll matters. Ensures compliance with payroll policies and procedures
- May audit earnings and deduction totals, review system output (e.g., registers and reports), determine and correct out-of-balance conditions, and prepare special reports for management
- Performs standard administrative tasks, including answering phones, preparing reports, maintaining records, and tracking information using case management tool
- Audits and processes payroll information submitted by Business Partners for accuracy, policy compliance, and completeness
- Provides guidance to other payroll personnel. May assist with training and providing daily work direction
- Continuously strive for process improvements in the payroll function
- Assisting in the review of Payroll procedures and work instruction
- Maintains confidentiality of employee and company data
- Payroll testing as required
- Assisting with any Payroll and finance projects as required
Additional Responsibilities
- Processes payroll for approximately 6,000 to 8,000 employees across multiple states
Technical Knowledge
- Payroll Software experience, preferable Workday
- Strong Excel Skills
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office and use of corporate technology.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to resolve moderately complex payroll issues
- Ability to prioritize in fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong customer service orientation
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and the maintenance of a supportive work environment.
Qualifications
- H.S. diploma/GED required
- Three to five (3-5) years of experience in payroll and/or finance, accounting, or related field required
- Multi-state payroll processing required
Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.
Applicants from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Washington State:
Salary is determined based on internal equity; internal salary ranges; market
data/ranges; applicant’s skills; prior relevant experience; certain degrees or
certifications, etc.
The pay for this position ranges from $33-$38 an hour based off experience
Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical,
prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as
paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan
Job Category: Payroll
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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