Payroll Specialist Jobs in North Carolina

Job Title: Director of Payroll Company: Priority Placement Services Location: Charlotte, NC Description: Director, Americas Payroll ServicesRetail / Wholesale - Corporate HR Management - Other HR Full-time United States - Charlotte, NC The CompensationBase Salary - $115,000 - $130,000 Benefits - FullCommission Compensation - NoBonus Eligible - YesOvertime Eligible - NoRelocation Assistance Available - NoInterview Travel Reimbursed - NoThe Ideal Candidate10+ to 15 years of experience Management Experience Required - YesMinimum Education - Bachelor's DegreeWillingness to Travel - OccasionallyDetailed DescriptionProvides leadership and direction in the utilization, accuracy and effectiveness of our Payroll Operations. Responsible for facilitating, process compliance, standardization, continuous improvement, promoting best practices and compliance with data privacy regulations and data integrity. Provide consultation and learning services as necessary to educate and engage the businesses and install common metrics to measure progress. Reports to the Vice President, Compensation and Benefits.Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Strategic Vision - Support and execute the strategic vision for Americas Payroll Shared Services. Recommend, develop and implement payroll shared services principles throughout the Americas businesses that enhance the effectiveness of the organization. - Develops and promotes a consistent approach to America's payroll delivery and management. - Consultation and Facilitation - Provide expert consulting regarding payroll initiatives and tools to facilitate overall organization performance. - Establishes and directs payroll internal controls with the emphasis on maintaining data integrity, security, as well as process design/compliance and improvement - Spearheads the establishment of internal Service Level Agreements, key metrics, and ongoing reporting of performance. - Americas Payroll Auditing/Compliance: Schedule, Audit and Review processes for Payroll groups to ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of Payroll data. - Collaborating with the IT Organization, and the HRMS group in the evaluation, assessment and rationalization of key business components and systems and proper execution of payroll technology initiatives to lower costs, improve quality and reduce risk and create efficiencies. - Calibrates payroll performance based on best practice approaches and benchmarking of peers. - Development of annual plans and investments for payroll, recommending process improvements. - Oversees and provides sponsorship for Corporate Payroll Projects - Government Reporting: Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Payroll and Payroll Tax, including adhering to Data Privacy/Safe Harbor Rules and Regulations for countries outside US. - Work with corporate tax, finance, Human Resources, business leaders and Business Unit personnel to address matters related to Payroll, Payroll Tax, Garnishment, and business unit chargebacks. - Responsible for oversight and documentation and deadlines required for payroll reporting on International Assignees, Annual Report/Proxy data, Stock/RSU reporting, YE, Bonus, and other reporting and documentation. - Drives for continuous process improvement consistent with the corporate LEAN/OP EX direction - Vendor Negotiation / Relationships: Establish, direct, coordinate and manage payroll vendor relationships. - Leads the due diligence and integration activities related to payroll in acquisitions and divestiture events. - Works with HR to proactively and strategically manage recruiting, development, and retention of employees.Knowledge, Skills, Experience, Education - Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, and/or related work experience. - 10+ years progressive payroll experience with 5000+ employees, including 5 + years in a Americas payroll environment - Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) required - Experience working in a payroll shared service environment - Experience establishing payroll strategy and leading major change in Americas payroll environment - Expertise in payroll, including payroll tax impact for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures - Prior US multi-entity/multi-state payroll tax experience, including unemployment laws and formulas - Prior experience with International Assignee payroll requirements. - Strong knowledge of Annual Report/Proxy data and stock compensation reporting. - Strong working knowledge of HCM systems, Payroll, Time and GL Systems - Proficiency with US garnishment rules and federal/state guidelines. - Experience in Process Definition and Problem Solving & Analysis, and Change Management - Team-based leadership skills - Progressive thinker with a dynamic,

Job Title: Payroll Specialist-Kronos and Peoplesoft Company: Location: Raleigh, NC Description: We are currently seeking a payroll specialist for a contract, possibly contract to hire position to start immediately. This individual will be processing payroll, not start to finish, that will require heavy data entry. Must have Kronos and People soft software skills. Individual must pass a background check.

Job Title: Certified Payroll Administrator Company: Bovis Lend Lease Location: Jacksonville, NC Description: Oversee the preparation and submission of required daily construction reports; and organizing, distributing and tracking subcontractor certified payroll reports, as well as all subcontractor paperwork. Ensure compliance with all regulations regarding personnel employed on the project sites.

Job Title: Payroll Manager Company: Husqvarna AB Location: Charlotte, NC Description: Principal Role

Job Title: Supervisor - Payroll Processing Company: VF Services Location: Greensboro, NC Description: The primary responsibility of the Payroll Supervisor is to supervise payroll processors in their daily assignments. Secondary responsibilities include setting up/maintaining PeopleSoft tables, processing special types of pay/fringe benefits, and implementing procedures to ensure that payroll is accurate, timely and in compliance with regulatory, company policy and SOX requirements. Establish control-related standards and procedures. Education/Experience: Years of Related Professional Experience: 2-5.Undergraduate college degree or equivalent experience in payroll CPP strongly desired.Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize workload Analytical background Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to work with various groups within the organization for a common goal Ability to relate effectively to all levels in the organization.

Job Title: Payroll Supervisor Company: Bovis Lend Lease Location: Charlotte, NC Description: Responsible for the effective supervision and leadership of the company's payroll department.

Job Title: Financial Analyst - Payroll Company: The ABB Group Location: Cary, NC Description: Primary Responsibilities: Account Reconciliation and Journal Entry Shared Services team: Process payroll and concur feeds to the general ledger. Must be able to research issues from feeds and resolve timely. Must be able to create and post of various journal entries to the general ledger, perform monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, perform calculation and recording monthly accruals, and deferrals. Must have General Accounting experience performing monthly closings and reconciling various accounts and propose correcting entries. Knowledgeable of SAP using the data extracted into Excel or other systems to support the closing process. Intermediate knowledge of accounting transactions required. Should be able to understand impact of processing monthly journal entries and corrections timely or escalate issues to management team. Must be able perform analysis of specific balance sheet and profit & loss, cost centers accounts. Should be able to quickly learn new processes and follow instructions to complete accounting close task. Knowledge of SOX requirements a plus. SAP or similar software systems critical skill required. This role will be involved with both internal and external audit processes. Successful candidates will conduct reviews of data and, with supervision as needed, will consult with corporate personnel to obtain and provide financial information. With a continual goal of process improvement, this position has accountability for identifying, selecting and designing techniques to ensure optimal analysis of financial elements. This position will be involved in supporting the investigation and resolution of financial questions and issues. The continual review of accounting operations to reduce impact of potential problems and to take advantage of opportunities to achieve cost savings and improve customer satisfaction will be a key duty. Must have the able to safeguard the company assets. Principal Clients/Customers: ABB employees, managers and businesses.

Job Title: Payroll Processor-Peoplesoft Company: Accounting Principles Location: Raleigh, NC Description: We are currently looking for a Payroll Specialist for an assignment to last through the end of the year. The ideal candidate must have strong Peoplesoft and Kronos timekeeping experience. This individual must be reliable, pay strong attention to detail, and can pass a criminal and credit check. This is processing, not start to finish payroll, so there is alot of data entry. This person will take employee calls and make necessary changes to their personal information (vacation time, etc). For immediate consideration, please email resume to: Register to View

Job Title: HR BPO Payroll Manager - Leave of Absence Company: Hewitt Associates LLC Location: Charlotte, NC Description: With more than 65 years of experience, Hewitt Associates (NYSE: HEW) is the world's foremost provider of human resources outsourcing and consulting services. The company consults with more than 2,300 organizations and administers human resources, health care, payroll and retirement programs on behalf of more than 340 companies to millions of employees and retirees worldwide. Located in 33 countries, Hewitt employs approximately 24,000 associates. The HR BPO Payroll Manager - Leave of Absence (LOA) Manager provides work direction to team associates and ensures requests are processed with accuracy and timeliness. The Managerreviewsissue resolutions and presents to the client. The Manager is the technical and functional subject matter expert for their client(s) and continually works with their team to identify opportunities for improvement and implements solutions. Responsibility Areas: Accountable for partnering with the internal and external teams to deliver client service with quality Enforces and support meeting/exceeding Reported Service Levels and Key Performance Indicators and other performance quality objectives Consults/collaborates with internal and external focal points to ensure alignment on priorities and projects Accountable for adherence to the various internal and external audits requirements Manages day-to-day service delivery within the team in a multi-client, multi-shore environment Handles service escalations from internal and external clients Monitors daily workflow of client team Provides/Supports direction for process or problem resolutions Reviews data for trending Proactively looks for resolution of potential service delivery issues Supports and holds associates accountable for continuous process improvements Improves processes Reviews and coaches for resolution for client/team escalations Provides reports to clients and account team as required Manages special projects required or need to support client ongoing delivery Ensure annual review and updates to Standard Operating Procedures and process flows are conducted by associates Provides support on compliance and regulatory issues Support the Associate in the Annual Performance plans process and provide regular feedback Manages Performance Improvement Plans as necessary Monitors work schedule and time recording Engages associates so their work contributes to business strategies and promotes a satisfying work experiences Recognizes opportunities to build knowledge, skills and confidence by providing proactive coaching that prepares associates for success. Attracts, motivates and retains highly qualified individuals who are committed to delivering client and business results Promotes an atmosphere in which frequent, constructive coaching and feedback is the norm; personally and publicly encourages excellence in coaching and feedback Trains team associates and act as Subject Matter Expert Leads adherence to standard practices and client contractual commitments Responsible for establishing Operational Metrics and tracking the measures Participates in Client visits as needed Prepares for/Lead/Support periodic Client Team Performance Review process Formal Education & Certification BA, BBA, BS in Business, or equivalent degree or work experience required FPC and/or CPP certification preferred or equivalent work experience Knowledge & Experience: Experience and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in project/implementation work, particularly in the area of(LOA) Experience preferred with manual check calculations, executive compensation payroll processing, stock options, relocation, W2c and expat payroll processing. 3+ years people management experience Experience working in a multi-state payroll environment Experience leveraging Systems Development Life Cycle within projects or operations Strong subject matter expertise in one of the various systems being used to process a participant payroll issue like PeopleSoft, or SAP Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication Able to write client ready documents and ongoing communications Holds basic Accounting Skills for reconciliation of invoices to the contracted values Demonstrate active listening, critical thinking, sound judgment and persuasion skills Strong experience/knowledge of HRO processes Understands and demonstrates problem-solving tools and methods Some project budgeting/costing knowledge Industry Knowledge desired Experience managing multiple clients Project Management experience desired Able to work independently with minimum supervision Ability to work under tight deadlines managing multiple tasks Experience and SME in project/implementation work with a preference for experience in Short-term Disability, Long-term disability, Worker's Compensation, Statutory State Disability Rules and Paid Family Leave payroll processing Strong understanding of Leave of Absence policies and regulations Experience with California, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and Hawaii State Disability programs Technical Skill Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint) multiple client systems and Internet research Understanding and utilization of workflow tools to maximize usage Ability to navigate and learn multiple systems Basic understanding of internal controls Ability to recognize a system defect Ability to translate manual check, executive compensation, stock options, relocation, W2c and expat payroll processes and communicate to other associates Ability to problem solve and drive to root cause. Ability to translate leave policies into payroll processing steps and communicate to other associates Hewitt Expectations In addition to position qualifications, all employees of Hewitt Associates are expected to demonstrate the following competencies: Domain/Technical Expertise Client Focus Personal Impact Operational Excellence Business Acumen Work Conditions: Office work environment. Location: Charlotte-Meridian Travel percentage dependent on assignment Occasional evening/weekend work to meet deadlines. Frequent computer use at workstations up to two hours at a time or for extended periods of time. Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor. Participation in training sessions, presentations, and meetings. All positions require an applicant who has accepted an offer to undergo a background check. The checks run are based on the nature of the position. Background checks may include some or all of the following: education verification, employment verification, criminal check, Denied Restricted Parties Lists or OFAC lists check, fingerprint verification, credit check, and/or drug test. By applying for a position with Hewitt Associates, you understand that you will be required to undergo a background check should you be made an offer. You also understand that the offer is contingent upon successful completion of the background check and results consistent with Hewitt's employment policies. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position. Hewitt is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity, M/F/D/V

Job Title: Payroll Coordinator Company: Location: Asheville, NC Description: Large Asheville based corporation is looking for a payroll coordinator to start immediately. This is a multi state payroll position which has the following requirements: ? Completed associates degree in Accounting with 3-5 years experience in payroll preparation and processing for 500 or greater employees ? Working knowledge of payroll policies, procedures, federal and state statutes; FLSA ? Wage garnishments ? Benefit withholdings; overtime regulations ? Worker?s comp and unemployment claims ? 941 Quarterly reporting and reconciliations ? W-2 processing and year end reconciliations ? Payroll general ledger account reconciliations ? Prepare tax deposits and all pertinent reports ? Direct deposit preparation and reporting ? Aid auditors in annual and 401(k) audits ? Salary is dependent upon experience and education Corporate benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), short and long term disability, PTO and holidays. EOE.