Payroll Specialist - US

RESA Power

1d • Remote

About The Position

Build and maintain effective working relationships with all departments and
levels throughout RESA Power. Be a payroll contact and trusted advisor for
managers and employees.

RESA utilizes a third-party provider to perform the actual payroll
function. This position will be the main contact with that provider
to ensure all employee data is up to date, timecards
are submitted timely, validate and provide manual adjustments to the payroll
and review and approval of the weekly and bi-weekly payrolls.

Ensure third party payroll provider meets all SLAs and expectations of RESA
Power.

Responsible for completing Union Reporting for all Unions across the
company.

Completes certified payrolls in an accurate and timely manner.

Provides determinations for prevailing wage calculations, when applicable.

Interacts with HR, Operations, Accounting, and other key departments to
coordinate, process and ensure accuracy of payroll changes, i.e., employee
pay and status change requests.

Is responsible for integrating acquired organizations into payroll system in
partnership with finance, HR and outsourced payroll vendor.

Is responsible for annual commission plan coordination and plan
communication. Will coordinate with finance
and third-party payroll provider the payment of commission programs.

Properly and accurately processes and uploads files such as incentives,
bonuses, annual merit increases and all other special payment entries.

Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements and labor laws by
studying existing and new legislation; obtaining qualified opinions;
enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

Reviews current payroll, benefits and tax procedures and partners with HR
Team to recommend and implement process improvements to establish best
practices.

Interact with Operations, Accounting and other key departments to coordinate,
process and ensure accuracy of payroll changes, i.e. payroll reports.

For designated groups ensures the proper processing and execution of manual
checks.

Champions corporate payroll initiatives as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience and minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Multi-State payroll processing experience. California payroll processing preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, in particular Excel and Word (including mail mergers).
• Excellent business partnering and interpersonal skills. Able to establish rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to develop and interpret data to make sound decisions as related to Payroll function; Proven continuous improvement experience.
• Ability to run the payroll process and make sound independent decisions to ensure employees are paid timely and accurately.
• Flexible and innovative; the ideal candidate brings a positive, high-energy attitude with strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to tailor communication style with all levels in the organization.
• Action oriented with the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation/accounting experience preferred.
• UKG payroll processing experience preferred.
• Canadian payroll knowledge preferred.
• Certified payroll and union payroll processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with all departments and levels throughout RESA Power. Be a payroll contact and trusted advisor for managers and employees.
• RESA utilizes a third-party provider to perform the actual payroll function. This position will be the main contact with that provider to ensure all employee data is up to date, timecards are submitted timely, validate and provide manual adjustments to the payroll and review and approval of the weekly and bi-weekly payrolls.
• Ensure third party payroll provider meets all SLAs and expectations of RESA Power.
• Responsible for completing Union Reporting for all Unions across the company.
• Completes certified payrolls in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides determinations for prevailing wage calculations, when applicable.
• Interacts with HR, Operations, Accounting, and other key departments to coordinate, process and ensure accuracy of payroll changes, i.e., employee pay and status change requests.
• Is responsible for integrating acquired organizations into payroll system in partnership with finance, HR and outsourced payroll vendor.
• Is responsible for annual commission plan coordination and plan communication. Will coordinate with finance and third-party payroll provider the payment of commission programs.
• Properly and accurately processes and uploads files such as incentives, bonuses, annual merit increases and all other special payment entries.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements and labor laws by studying existing and new legislation; obtaining qualified opinions; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Reviews current payroll, benefits and tax procedures and partners with HR Team to recommend and implement process improvements to establish best practices.
• Interact with Operations, Accounting and other key departments to coordinate, process and ensure accuracy of payroll changes, i.e. payroll reports.
• For designated groups ensures the proper processing and execution of manual checks.
• Champions corporate payroll initiatives as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, anniversary bonuses, Employee Ownership Plan, matching 401k, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level