Payroll Processing Specialist

Job Description

Using the HR/Payroll system UKG, our payroll specialist perform a variety of payroll processing functions for select business units of Penguin Random House and Bertelsmann related companies in accordance with standard procedures.

Main responsibilities:
• Responsible for payroll processing for select business units and backup payroll processing
• Review of HR generated workflows for payroll impact
• Input/verify payroll data including garnishments
• Review employee tax data for jurisdiction accuracy
• Review timekeeping system data where applicable
• Verify expected payroll calculation results
• Prepare funding requests, update required spreadsheets
• Apply company policy and federal/state payroll related regulations
• Respond to employee/HR questions regarding payroll and payroll tax information
• Run/prepare payroll reports as needed
• Provide payroll data for audit as requested
• Perform payroll accounting analysis as needed
• Assist with payroll implementation tasks as assigned
• Makes decisions regarding accuracy of work
• Organizes workload by assigning input priorities to data received
• Exercises discretion and confidentiality
• Further tasks may be assigned within the frame of the profile.

Education
• Field of studies / vocational training, degree
• Training required additionally

Professional experience / competencies / traits
• 2 to 4 years experience in Accounting, General Ledger and Payroll
• Prior Bookkeeping and Payroll Tax Analysis experience is desired
• Effectively Multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast pace environment, producing quality
• Work under pressure while meeting deadlines
• Possess and exhibit the ability to think logically and analyze problems & data
• PC proficiency to include Excel & Word
• Prior UKG (formerly Ultipro & Kronos) experience is a Plus
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvm2e7-3-131-13-93-42 in your application.