AEC Functional Lead

Albertsons • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Requirements

• Three or more years of payroll experience in a highly automated payroll, Human Resources, or Accounting environment in a large organization.
• Advanced knowledge of PeopleSoft HRMS application or similar software.
• Advanced knowledge of State and Federal laws, payroll, HR, garnishments, and contracts.
• Working knowledge of leave management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Supervision, Human Resource and Finance experience is a plus.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CCP) desirable.
• PeopleSoft Absence Management experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, prioritizes, and oversees the completion of all tasks, projects, and initiatives assigned within their area of responsibility.
• Provides workflow and workload direction to team members to maximize operational efficiency, service quality, and employee development.
• Monitors team capacity and productivity, proactively balancing workloads and resources to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Monitors processing activities to ensure transaction and system issues are promptly identified, researched, resolved, and communicated; identifies opportunities to improve process efficiency, accuracy, and team proficiency.
• Oversee all day-to-day payroll processing operations for the assigned processing team, including daily, weekly, and periodic payroll transactions, payroll job execution, and specialized transaction processing related to all components of pay.
• Ensures adherence to departmental policies, standards, procedures, and service expectations while supporting standardization efforts and the implementation of best practices.
• Maintains compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies, procedures, controls, and processing deadlines.
• Oversees the periodic review, maintenance, and enhancement of departmental documentation, job aids, and process procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Partners with management on personnel-related activities, including employee development, performance management, training, coaching, employee engagement, and recognition initiatives.
• Analyzes operational data, case trends, and processing metrics to identify training needs, process improvement opportunities, operational efficiencies, and areas for enhanced business support.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for payroll operations, providing guidance, troubleshooting support, and issue resolution for complex payroll matters.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED