Payroll Specialist

A. O. Smith Corporation

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist will coordinate with various locations and departments to process full-cycle payroll for company employees and retirees. Additionally, the PR Specialist will serve as a resource and training partner for the support of the Time & Attendance system. The incumbent will work in compliance with internal policies as well as Federal and State laws and regulations.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience working with HRIS/Payroll systems such as Success Factors, Workday, ADP, UKG.
• Expert knowledge of FLSA, DOL and other federal and state payroll regulations.
• Advanced training and customer support skills.
• Previous successful experience balancing and processing full cycle payroll.
• Payroll tax regulation and administration advanced knowledge.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficient in use of MS Office, especially MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written to employees at all levels.
• Maturity and discretion in handling highly confidential information.
• Willingness to work on a team and demonstrate sound interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll for U.S. employees and/or retirees, as assigned.
• Support and work closely with other payroll processors.
• Validate and submit periodic payroll tax reporting for employees and retirees.
• Assist with quarterly tax filing for U. S. business units.
• Participate in testing and completing payroll system updates.
• Perform testing for system updates related to state and federal tax updates.
• Provide support to corporate and site level business units, including HR, Benefits, Finance, Operations, etc.
• Handle payroll customer service calls for assigned payroll group.
• Prepare reports illustrating payroll expenditures, including tax payments and benefit plan disbursements.
• Assist with processing and distribution of year end reporting including employee W-2’s and 1099R’s.
• Assist in the development, testing, and training of UKG Workforce Management updates and enhancements.
• Provide user support and training for all new and existing UKG Workforce Management modules.
• Perform other activities as needed or as directed.

Benefits

• medical and dental insurance
• company-sponsored life insurance
• retirement security savings plan
• short- and long-term disability programs
• tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree