Job Functions:

• Promotes and fosters a safe and secure operating environment.
• Applies standard concepts, practices and procedures within the Payroll Department.
• Responsible for the reconciliation, filing and compliance of the Companys federal and state payroll taxes.
• Supervision of payroll specialist during the payroll tax process
• Ensures timely and authorized payment of employees paychecks.
• Responsible for processing at least one collective bargaining units payroll
• Supports at least one other collective bargaining units payroll.
• Ensures payroll compliance with collective bargaining unit(s). Requires detailed understanding of contract pay rules.
• Ensures employees are paid in compliance with Company policies.
• Calculates, verifies, inputs and posts data for assigned payroll(s). (Extensive for the pilot payroll.)
• Verifies gross pay, net pay, taxable wages and non-worked pay for assigned payroll(s).
• Responsible for specific bargaining unit(s) time accrual records relating to sick and vacation time.
• Handles various payroll adjustments, such as shortages, discrepancies, garnishments, etc.
• Assists in the training and development of new staff members.
• Considers the employee as a customer of the Payroll Department.
• Prepares periodic payroll-related reports and analysis.
• Maintains payroll files.
• Provides backup to others in the payroll department and assists with special projects.
• Recommends changes to departmental procedures and processes for purpose of internal control and efficiency.
• Evaluates impact of changes to Company business activities and applies applicable rules.
• Adapts to changes in guidelines and applies exceptions when authorized.

Required Competencies:

• Judgment and initiative necessary in setting priorities to meet deadlines and to deal with non-standard situations or discrepancy notices from employees.
• High degree of professionalism and ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English.

Education & Experience:

Required:

• Associates degree in accounting or equivalent experience with computerized payroll functions.
• Minimum of one-year specialized experience in relative collective bargaining unit payroll functions.
• Proficient in UltiPro and either Kronos or Crew Trac
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.

Preferred:

• Analytical ability.
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Work Environment, Physical Demands & Travel:

• Corporate office; may be eligible for hybrid work.
• Majority of time spent at low activity level, i.e., sitting.
• Occasional standing/walking/movement required.

Disclaimer: The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of duties and/or responsibilities associated with this position. Generally, each job function is considered essential to this position and any incumbent must be capable of performing them.