Associate Consultant - Regional Payroll

Job Description

Under general supervision, reviews and processes additions and changes to ERP payroll system which may include various payroll adjustments and inputs etc. Assists in researching and resolving payroll and tax withholding, deposit or reporting related issues. Responsible for system applications and testing the updates. Job Description Major Duties :1. Administers and processes various corporate human resource programs or staff services within Payroll function. 2. Responds to payroll inquiries from all levels throughout the organization to explain adjustments to pay and tax law changes. 3. Reviews adjustment requests to ensure proper authorization and compliance with company policies and advises managers of appropriate corrective action when an error occurs. 4. Analyzes existing policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with state and federal wage and tax laws. Recommends modifications of existing payroll processes to ensure compliance with legislated requirements. 5. Assists in the annual audit and in the development/modification of controls/procedures. 7. Assists in researching and monitoring regulatory and legislative changes impacting payroll areas of responsibility to ensure ongoing compliance. 9. More technically sound in area of expertise and has broader knowledge of other areas. 10. Continues becoming a key subject matter expert. 11. Handles all types of analysis and handles more complex work, including the coordination of UAT testing of tax or application releases. 12. Represents the department in various meetings. 13. Works on projects and learning project management skills. Knowledge :Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Solid understanding of payroll, tax and social security laws, Good risk thinking. Analytical and problem solving skills are required. Technical skills / systems knowledge (e.g. Microsoft, Workday) is required Experience : A University degree with ~ 8 yrs of experience. Payroll certification is preferred. Behavior : Learnability and go getter.