Payroll Specialist

ATI • Dallas, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

ATI is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Enterprise Business Services team in Dallas, TX. This is an onsite position in the Dallas office 5 days per week.

As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our growing, world-class manufacturing operations across multiple sites. This position requires a meticulous and proactive professional dedicated to ensuring our payroll processes are seamless, accurate, and compliant with all regulatory requirements.

Joining our team offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital function within a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer. You will gain unparalleled exposure to complex payroll operations, including union and non-union environments, working in payroll systems like ADP and UKG Kronos. This role is critical in driving operational excellence and supporting our workforce's stability and satisfaction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll administration, with a preference for experience with federal, state, and local payroll laws.
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality of results.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly with system, employee, and vendor issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Quick learner with a knack for analyzing processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience with ADP Enterprise payroll and UKG (Kronos) time and attendance systems
• Familiarity with union payrolls

Responsibilities

• Accurate Payroll Processing: Administer all aspects of payroll preparation, payment calculation, payroll deductions, and associated reports, including union payrolls. Ensure the timely and accurate processing of payrolls using the ADP system. Maintain precise records, files, and reports related to all payroll matters, including tax withholding forms, work hours, earnings records, and direct deposit forms.
• Compliance and Auditing: Conduct required payroll reviews, internal audits, and balancing functions to ensure compliance with government regulations and SOX. Participate in cross-functional project teams for shared services initiatives to enhance compliance and efficiency.
• Employee Support and Problem Resolution: Respond promptly to payroll inquiries from employees, addressing potential shortages and overpayments. Calculate and process manual payroll checks and future payment adjustments as needed. Collaborate with HRIS and Benefits teams to manage employee information, including new hires, transfers, and terminations.
• System and Process Improvement: Utilize UKG (Kronos) for timekeeping and balancing. Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to increase payroll efficiency and accuracy. Provide ad hoc reporting for various departments, including HR, Benefits, Accounting, Tax, and Internal Audit.

What This Job Offers

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