Advisor HR, Systems Payroll

CEVA Supply Chain•Warrendale, PA

About The Position

This position is a member of the functional leadership team and partners with leaders across Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Tax, and Operations to develop and execute strategies supporting business objectives, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and employee experience. The role serves as a liaison between HR Systems (HRIS), Payroll, Tax, Finance, and Corporate and field HR teams, providing project management, systems support, business analysis, and process improvement. The Advisor supports effective use of technology solutions for payroll, timekeeping, tax compliance, human resources, and workforce management. The role identifies training needs, supports implementation of systems and processes, and serves as a subject matter expert for payroll-related technology and regulatory requirements. It also provides guidance on payroll operations and compliance, coordinates and validates system changes, monitors data quality and system performance, and supports vendor management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience, or associate degree and 8 years of experience, or 10 years of experience.
Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, where applicable to the qualifying education-and-experience pathway.
Experience supporting payroll systems, HRIS platforms, workforce management, or timekeeping systems.
Strong understanding of payroll processing, payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and HR business processes.
Experience supporting payroll implementations, upgrades, integrations, or transformation initiatives.
Knowledge of payroll controls, audit practices, tax compliance requirements, and data governance principles.
Strong analytical, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform work in a standard office environment, including prolonged sitting and computer work; read and interpret written business materials; use hands and fingers frequently to operate office equipment; communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and electronically; and occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift or move items up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with payroll vendors and enterprise HR/payroll platforms.
Professional certifications such as CPP, FPC, SHRM, HRCI, PMP, or equivalent.
Experience managing international payroll requirements.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between HR Systems (HRIS), Payroll, Tax, Finance, and Corporate and field HR teams, providing project management, systems support, and analysis related to payroll and human resources technology solutions.
Act as the primary functional advisor for payroll-related systems, aligning business requirements, system capabilities, and regulatory obligations.
Provide guidance and support for payroll processing, timekeeping, earnings and deductions setup, garnishments, tax withholding, off-cycle payments, retroactive adjustments, and related payroll operations.
Support compliance with federal, state, local, and international payroll tax requirements, wage and hour regulations, fair labor standards, and applicable labor laws.
Coach and guide teams on wage and hour compliance, payroll taxation, and timekeeping best practices, primarily for U.S. requirements and potentially for other countries such as Canada and Mexico.
Coordinate and validate system changes through systems testing and/or auditing related to payroll calculations, tax updates, pay policies, organizational structure changes, and regulatory requirements.
Monitor data quality, system performance, and operational metrics to ensure reliability and accuracy.
Support vendor management activities, including issue resolution, enhancement prioritization, service reviews, and implementation planning.
Identify training needs and support implementation of new systems and processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay, with wages depending on location and experience; paid bi-weekly.
401(k) plan with company match after 1 year.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Holiday pay and accrued paid time off programs offering vacation and PTO.
Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one.
Basic life insurance.
Basic AD&D coverage.
Supplemental life and supplemental AD&D coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 180 days of service.
Paid parental leave for both moms and dads.
Paid bereavement leave.
Paid jury duty.