Payroll & HRIS Manager

SUMMARY OF COMPANY

Bio Urja Advisors is the shared services company within Bio Urja Group. Established in 2006, Bio Urja was initially founded to supply physical bioethanol to the U.S. refining industry, Bio Urja has since evolved into a leading supplier of refined petroleum products and natural gas liquids, in addition to maintaining its strong presence in the bioethanol supply and trading sector. We count every major refining company as our customer, as well as most of the largest international trading houses and wholesalers.

With over $4

Billion revenues crossed in 2013, we are renowned globally in the energy industry, with a reputation for exceptional service and reliability in delivering physical commodities anywhere.

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, this position is responsible for Managing all Payroll and HRIS activities required to process payroll and support HRIS related activities for all Bio Urja Group companies. Oversee and supervise the organization's payroll and HRIS functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. Duties include report writing, problem solving, system testing, and answering Payroll and/or HRIS inquiries.

This position will also be responsible for the development of overall payroll and HRIS procedures by recommending improvements or changes when deemed necessary for greater efficiency.

• Manage and oversee the processing of Weekly, Bi-weekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly Payrolls (requires knowledge of opening required SITW/SUI account to process payroll).
• Responsible for accurately completing all audits on benefit, worker’s compensation, payroll and other audits as necessary.
• Provide reports upon request, payroll reporting, monthly census, and any ad hoc reports.
• Respond to Verifications of employments, Interrogatories, and any employee queries.
• Assist with direct deposit and/or check-card accounts.
• Complete Quarterly SUI/SITW filings, and address any queries received from federal and state tax and payroll related agencies.
• Maintain a high level of security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Hire, train, and oversee subordinate staff in the department.
• Oversee the scheduling, assignments, and the daily workflow of subordinate staff in the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Oversees and maintains optimal function of the HRIS, which may include installation, customization, development, maintenance, and upgrade to applications, systems, and modules.
• Provides technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to HRIS users.
• Manages permissions, access, personalization, and similar system operations and settings for HRIS users.
• Programs custom functions and documentation such as automated queries, filters, macros, and reports.
• Compiles or assists with the acquisition of complex data reports, summaries, and logs for senior executives and HR staff.
• Serves as lead representative and liaison between HR, information services, external vendors, and other stakeholders for HRIS design and implementation projects.
• Ensures system…