Lead Corporate Payroll Practitioner at CJK Group, Inc.

United States

Lead Corporate Payroll Practitioner Remote Position Job Summary: Provides expertise in payroll processing and knowledge of HRIS technologies, while leading the payroll department to ensure operations are efficient, accurate and compliant.   Duties/Responsibilities: * Oversee and process hire to retire payroll including data collection, entry, calculation, auditing and distribution tracking * Crosstrain, mentor and schedule the payroll team to enhance their skills and abilities * Collaborate with HR team to ensure accurate employee data management within HRIS * Prepare and provide payroll reports for internal stakeholders and support year-end processing to include W-2 system calculations * Conduct regular audits of payroll processes and systems to identify discrepancies and implement corrective measures * Resolve payroll questions, problems, and adjustments * Support Time & Attendance system to oversee reporting, security settings and business structure build outs in ADP Workforce Manager * Act as liaison with the payroll processing company and time and attendance provider for problem resolution and error corrections * Perform annual reconciliation of vacation for payout/rollover * Process garnishment and support orders * Process changes and provide back up on HRIS side of ADP Workforce Manager * Process employment, pay profile changes and updates in ADP Workforce now as required * Audit and correct EDA errors in ADP workforce now * Provide training on HRIS functionalities and payroll processes to new staff and stakeholders * Collaborate with other departments to ensure comprehensive employee data management * Create and document end-to-end payroll processing duties and data flow * Oversee payroll systems to ensure compliance, configuration and efficient functionality * Assist Corporate Payroll Manager with special projects and be back up if needed * Recommend new approaches and procedures to impact continuous improvement * Successfully produce results under tight timelines meeting high-level quality standards * Keep informed about regulatory changes * Follow all required safety procedures such as: PPEs, Ergonomics, etc. Perform job in a manner   that protects the health and safety of all employees * Assist and support finance with inquiries and projects Basic Qualifications: * HS Diploma  * 5-10 years' experience in Payroll field * Excellent organizational skills * Ability to maintain confidentiality * Strong leadership skills with a focus on fostering development and collaboration * Demonstrated computer literacy and proficiency with MS Excel and Word * Strong interpersonal skills * A sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure handling multiple tasks and deadlines at one time * Excellent follow-up skills in a fast-paced environment * Strong customer service and communication skills, both verbal and in writing with ability to convey complex concepts clearly * Ability to work in a cross-functional environment building and maintaining strong relationships at all levels of the organization * Strong payroll expertise/experience with payroll processing and report writing such as ADP * High level of accuracy in payroll administration and data management Desired Skills and Abilities * Associate Degree in Accounting * FPC/CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) * Experience with ADP Workforce Now and ADP Workforce Manager * Supervisory experience   Physical Requirements * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer * Must be able to lift 5 pounds at times * Travel periodically to office if needed   CJK Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.   If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment, please contact the location HR Manager at 717-632-3535.       #SPA24