Position Summary:

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of payroll (including: straight and overtime wages; withholdings for federal, state, and local taxes; deductions for employee benefits and garnishments) and all associated records and systems maintenance

Responsibilities:

Processes and records payroll data accurately and on a timely basis

Communicates and collaborates with the Human Resources Department to ensure the integrity of the payroll data, including data related to new hires, terminations, transfers, and rate changes.

Processes special payrolls including the annual bonus and year-end adjustment payrolls.

Ensures that state and federal payroll related filings are completed as required.

Provides excellent customer service to managers, employees, and agencies by researching and resolving questions related to the processing of payroll information such as PTO, banking, garnishments, employment verifications, workers compensation, retroactive pay calculations, tax questions, and other changes.

Ensures compliance with internal controls in accordance with policy.

Looks for areas of process improvement to ensure efficient and effective processing.

Provides information for monthly key performance indicators.

Assists in special projects as required

Competencies:

Fundamental competencies form the foundation for individual and organizational success in TUV SUD and apply to all employees and showcase behaviors aligned to TUV SUD values and culture cornerstones:

Communication

Collaboration

Customer Orientation

Learning Agility

Result Orientation

Operational competencies reflect current and future needs required to perform each job in TUV SUD. They are soft competencies that can be applied to all employees and are further broken down into sub-categories:

Personal Attribute Personal attributes are a combination of mindset, attitude, and behaviors applicable to any TUV SUD employee.:

Assertiveness

Commitment

Empathy

Resilience

Interpersonal Skill Interpersonal skills relate to skills used by a TUV SUD employee when interacting with others in order to get the job done:

Active Listening

Conflict Management

Cross-Cultural Communication Skills

Establishing Trust

Knowledge Management

Language Skill

Analytical Ability Analytical abilities relate to the aptitude to see patterns, trends and information, thus drawing meaningful conclusions to help overall individual and organization productivity and success.

Problem Solving

Solution Orientation

Decision Making

Business-related Skill Business-related skills are those that can enable a TUV SUD employee to fulfil business needs of their job.

Digital Literacy & Cybersecurity

Education and Experience:

Requires 2+ years experience within the payroll function

Associate Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred

Specific Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Competent Microsoft Office user (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word) required

Experience and competent in the use of ADP Workforce Now is preferred

Experience and competent in the use of integrated ERP software (SAP experience preferred)

Ability to handle fast paced environment with multiple priorities and constantly changing workload

Identifies root causes of problems; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; implements problem resolutions quickly and effectively

Communicates information and ideas clearly, shares information broadly and listens carefully

Works collaboratively within a team

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TUV SUD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

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