Payroll Coordinator

Job Responsibilities:

• Specializes in key payroll and tax related projects as directed by payroll management.
• Compiles, prepares, processes and inputs payroll information to produce timely and accurate payroll.
• Ensures integrity with data in the system by inputting data accurately and completely.
• Properly administers all payroll-related functions in compliance with the Corporate Payroll Department’s standard operating procedures.
• Audits and approves all payroll transactions related to payroll to ensure compliance from a tax perspective as well as AB policy.
• Prepares manual payments and maintains proper documentation for SOX compliance.
• Responsible for all facets of payroll processing including interfacing with the payroll system and Kronos time-keeping system.
• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of confidentiality relative to personal data, salary data and associate benefits information maintained in the HRIS system.
• Research issues and promptly resolves associate requests and inquiries.
• Ensures that the specific pay group he/she is responsible for is processed in time for centralized processing, contributing to a successful payroll every other week.
• Collaborates closely with other departments within HR Shared Services.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Good understanding of payroll processing software programs, preferably Workday.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting and related tax applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Adept at handling sensitive and confidential situations.
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Education/Experience:

• Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Normally requires a minimum of two (2) years directly related and progressively responsible experience; CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred.