Payroll Practitioner III

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Omaha, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This individual contributor position is responsible for the payroll data entry, processing and reconciling of bi-weekly and weekly payroll. Duties include meeting deadlines with minimal errors, basic knowledge of various federal, state and local tax withholding regulations and wage garnishments. The incumbent answers basic employee/supervisor questions regarding company payroll related policies and procedures. Interfaces with employees and outside organizations to present a favorable service impression of the Payroll department. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required to maintain and enhance the department’s focus as a service department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 4+ years of work/educational experience or Associates Degree
• Experience with use of proper discretion in handling of highly confidential information
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong data entry skills with high accuracy rates
• Basic knowledge of Federal Wage and Hour Law
• Understanding of federal and state tax regulations as related to employee pay checks

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience using an integrated HR/Payroll processing package, such as ADP/Vantage and Workday
• Multi-state and local tax payroll processing experience
• Strong working knowledge in Microsoft Excel and demonstrated ability with other MS Office applications
• Well organized and detail-oriented, able to work around interruptions
• Excellent customer service skills and experience

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly payroll processing for assigned business units/locations
• Correct and analyze first and final payroll reports
• Edits, codes and enters all payroll data for assigned locations
• Provide timekeeping guidance to site managers/human resource representatives
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds, although most frequent lift is under 10 pounds
• Running payroll related reports
• Distribution of payroll related reports to site contacts
• Act as the initial payroll contact for assigned sites/locations
• Act as backup to other department members

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

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