Responsibilities:

• Ensures accurate and timely entry of payroll updates including 401k deferrals,401k loans, garnishments and gift cards
• Reviews and audits weekly/bi-weekly payrolls for 5 locations to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
• Prepares and distributes monthly Corporate Headcount report and quarterly MWR report for North Carolina
• Runs G/L report and distributes to controllers at each location along with payroll reports
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions and manual checks
• Assists plant HR Coordinators/Generalists with all payroll-related entries and questions relating to payroll
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
• Assists in annual Open Enrollment and year-end processes and reporting as needed
• Serves as first line contact for employee inquiries regarding payroll-related topics (benefits, deductions, overtime, pay, etc.); assists in researching and troubleshooting related issues
• Processes monthly benefit invoices and weekly/bi-weekly uploads to Fidelity and Empower
• Maintains a high level of professionalism, security and confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices
• Performs other duties as assigned and will serve as back-up to HRIS/Payroll Manger in her absence

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, accounting, human resources or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in, and knowledge of, payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal audit and control and payroll taxes
• Excellent organizational skills, keying accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with ADP Workforce Now, including reporting functionality and Time & Attendance
• Proficient with Excel including functions and pivot tables
• Knowledge of laws and regulations as they apply to pay for exempt and non-exempt, salaried and hourly employees in multiple states
• Excellent time management skills and ability to plan and set priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain positive partnerships across various organizational functions pertaining to people, systems and processes (HR, Finance, Operations, Sales, Technology, Marketing, IT, etc.)