Payroll Specialist

Job Location:

Corporate Indianapolis

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

The Payroll Specialist administers and performs the daily operations of the Payroll Department including the timely and accurate processing of wage and tax data for all company employees. This role works with other members of the Payroll department on matters impacting employee data or processes, and assists with other Payroll Department processes, as assigned.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

* Processes, performs and/or validates data entry through manual keying and/or data loads for new hires, additional earnings, one-time payments, missed hours, unemployment rates, and other data/processes, as needed

* Conducts bi-weekly and on demand payroll settlement validation

* Responds to agency reporting requests from tax agencies and the Bureau of Labor Statistics

* Evaluates and reissues returned or rejected payments, as needed

* Responsible for timely and thorough research, analysis and response to questions presented by employees and/or members of management

* Recommends or participates in the development of new procedures and policies related to payroll operations utilizing knowledge of state and federal wage and hour law

* Compiles and analyzes payroll data, makes recommendations and determinations and prepares related reports, as requested

* Audits and reconciles data and verify authenticity of output and file maintenance

* Exercises independent judgment when assessing work tasks as they pertain to downstream impact

* Understands and applies Simon HR/Payroll policy and procedures; escalating as needed

* Demonstrates an interest in maintaining current knowledge in all relevant areas of payroll administration

* Maintains high level of confidentiality of all payroll information

* Other duties as assigned by the department head

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* 2-3 years of payroll experience

* High School diploma or GED required; advanced education preferred

* FPC and/or CPP certification desired

* Familiar with payroll accounting and general ledger mechanics

* Strong knowledge of wage and tax regulations and their impact on payroll calculations

* Strong overall understanding of FLSA regulations

* Prior experience with Workday Payroll preferred

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; ability to quickly learn and retain new PC skills

* Should be detail-orientated and have strong organizational, time management and prioritization abilities

* Able to exercise independent judgment

* Should demonstrate a sense of urgency in work tasks and be able to work under tight deadlines, with flexibility

* Able to deal effectively and efficiently with difficult, sensitive and confidential data and issues

* Strong customer service skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills

* Fosters a spirit of continuous learning as a payroll professional

* Requires demonstration of maturity in interacting with peers, employees, managers and executives at all levels of the organization