Payroll Specialist

Optimum • Plano, TX

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About The Position

The Payroll Specialist for Payroll Processing ensures employees are paid accurately, on time, and in full compliance with federal, state, and local wage and tax laws, while managing payroll data, calculations, and reporting. Optimum is a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join their team. Connectivity is now longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities. If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you!

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Technical skills in a variety of areas including, payroll processing, reporting, audit of time keeping, and performance of SOX controls
• Proficient in Office 365, especially MS Excel
• Exemplary client service orientation
• Strong data analysis and research skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks

Nice To Haves

• Some college or Associate’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience with SAP/Successfactors payroll, preferred
• 3+ years of experience with ADP Smart Compliance, preferred

Responsibilities

• Gather and audit employee timesheets, hours worked, deductions, and status changes (new hires, terminations).
• Prepare and issue paychecks or direct deposits; distribute pay statements and year-end forms.
• Provide support and assist leaders with time entry approval and Time and Labor and delegation questions.
• Respond to payroll inquiries with clarity and confidentiality.
• Stay current with changes in payroll legislation.
• Ensure company policies are followed and adhered to relating to payroll processing for accurate payment and SOX purposes.
• Evaluate trends and recommend solutions; perform routine audits to validate pay components are enter properly to ensure accurate payment.
• Coordinate with the HR Technology team to troubleshoot payroll processing issues.
• May support the processing of bi-weekly payroll cycles and expedites off-cycle payroll runs as required.
• Troubleshoots all payroll issues and exceptions, addressing and resolving any issues in a timely manner; exercises sound judgment as to when to escalate issues to Payroll leadership.
• Works closely with Payroll leadership to update and maintain critical audits, alerts and reviews.
• Develop queries/reports for projects and ongoing business needs with minimal direction.
• Assist with payroll testing as needed.

Benefits

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations upon request in accordance with applicable requirements.

What This Job Offers

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