Payroll Analyst

Company: Abb Group
Location: Cary
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

Payroll AnalystTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.As a Payroll Analyst, you will be a member of the Global Business Services team in the Payroll, responsible for delivering HR service assistance to the HR community, business managers and employees. Reporting to the Payroll Operations Manager, you will demonstrates in depth knowledge in regards to US payroll laws and regulations and is responsible for monitoring payroll activities internally and externally. This individual will collectively collaborate with the team to proactively monitor internal controls while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll processing.This position may be located in the Cary, NC; Memphis, TN; or Ft. Smith, AR offices. Your responsibilitiesProcesses end-to-end payroll activities, including off-cycle payrolls and ensures that all employee earnings and deductions, at point of final calculation, are accurate and are made in compliance with payroll wage and tax legal requirements and ABB internal compensation policies within payroll system.Performs reconciliations, audits, and overpayment recovery activities.Administers garnishments and partners with 3rd party (ADP) to ensure garnishments are processed accurately and timely.Resolves ServiceNow (AskHR) cases accurately and timely, while also providing exceptional customer service. Collaborates with team along with various workstreams to resolve employee inquiries/cases within the Service Level Agreement (SLA) timeframe. Documents the source, seeks proper approvals, determines any necessary transactions & documents them according to ABB policies that will effectively substantiate actions taken.Resolves payroll issues and provides expert payroll knowledge regarding special payrolls, garnishments, and taxation.Ensures compliance with ABB policies, regulations, wage and tax laws, segregation of duties, SOX and other federal and state legislation impacting payroll. Provides payroll guidance and awareness of applicable changes and provides appropriate recommendations.Streamlines and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); recommends and implements improvements and provides solutions to Human Resources and Finance.Supports business process strategies for end-to-end Payroll processes to achieve efficiency, productivity and improved control.Creates ad-hoc payroll data reports and provides accurate data to management and business partners as needed.Acts as a subject matter expert for researching, troubleshooting and resolving payroll integration and production issues, applying leading practices and ensuring long-standing solutions.Works closely with internal and external stakeholders to troubleshoot, configure, test and implement efficient system solutions. Develops system test cases that include regression testing. Submits change or enhancement requests when necessary, such as new wage types and compliance updates.Responsible for 100% compliance with the internal controls over pay, as assigned to this position and promotes solid and effective internal controls as a vital and necessary component of payroll processing.Assists with Year-End payroll processing activities.Assists with tax related discrepancies and inquiries.Performs other related duties as required and assigned.Your backgroundHigh School diploma and 4+ years of experience within a Human Resources (HR)/Payroll/Finance related role; OR Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience within a HR/Payroll/Finance related role; OR Master's degree and 2+ years of experience within a HR/Payroll/Finance related role.Knowledge of payroll methods, touch points, end-to-end processing steps, and best practices; up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.CPP certification and SAP, Workday payroll module experience and ADP experience.Experience with system upgrades or implementations a plus (HCM, Payroll, Workday).Hands-on experience with multi-state and multi-company payroll.Organized and focused to drive meaningful results, process improvements, manage complexity, and meet operational deadlines.Knowledge of integrated, cross-functional business systems.Critical thinking skills to investigate and resolve issues.Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt well to changing priorities to meet deadlines.Ability to work in a flexible environment where requirements and procedures continuously evolve.Highly ethical, analytical, team-oriented, flexible, inquisitive & logical.Must maintain confidential information discreetly and protect employee privacy.Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.More about usGlobal Business Services (GBS) is ABB's shared services organization which delivers operational and expert services in Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, Legal, Global Travel Services and external Customer Contact Centers. With employees based in five main hubs and front offices, GBS provides mainly Business services to ABB teams across the globe as well as supports with external customer inquiries.We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website .Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABBABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.by Jobble

Keywords: Abb Group, Cary , Payroll Analyst, Human Resources , Cary, North Carolina