Payroll Associate

CBRE Government & Defense Services•McLean, VA

23h•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

They are responsible for processing, auditing, and resolving employee wage inquiries. This role involves processing payroll for a specific group or business line, including routine payroll, on-cycle, off-cycle, commission, and bonus items. The associate will also be responsible for accurate and timely maintenance and auditing of master files, payroll-related transactions, payroll processing, and delivery. This includes processing incoming paperwork, preparing audit reports, assisting with funding payroll-related deductions, and researching/correcting employee data in the payroll system. A key aspect of the role is providing high-quality customer service, working with various stakeholders to identify and resolve issues. The associate will also review and provide information to HRIS for Collective Bargaining Agreements and gather/analyze data to solve complex problems. This role impacts the team and closely related teams, and involves suggesting process improvements.

Requirements

High School
4 years Job Related to payroll
Knowledge of payroll processes including data entry, pay calculations, tax and benefits, geographical location taxation rules, wage, and hour laws, etc.
Ability to evaluate and communicates unusual and/or complex content in a concise and logical way.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Advanced organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
Ability to use query and report generation tools.
Union payroll/Health, Welfare and Pension knowledge

Nice To Haves

Third-party payroll vendor and HRIS system experience desired.
Certification FPC or CPP

Responsibilities

Process payroll for a specific group or business line, including routine payroll, on-cycle, off-cycle, commission, and bonus items.
Complete accurate and timely maintenance and auditing of master files, payroll-related transactions, payroll processing, and delivery.
Process incoming paperwork or documentation such as status changes, garnishments, or employee and field-initiated requests.
Prepare audit reports and escalate overpayments and recoveries.
Assist with the process required to fund payroll-related deductions.
Research, check, and correct employee data in the payroll system delivering a high level of quality customer service.
Works with department members, management, and employees to identify issues and achieve timely resolutions.
Review and provide information to HRIS to update all Collective Bargaining Agreements for Union employees to avoid delays in rate changes.
Gather and analyze data to identify and solve complex problems that arise with little or no precedent.
Impact own team and other teams whose work activities are closely related.
Suggest improvements to existing processes and solutions to improve the efficiency of the team.