benefit/ Payroll specialistMerck kGaA

Participate in the production of bi-weekly US and Canadian payrolls for Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany US and Canada payrolls using ADP EV5 software, ADP eTime and ADP pay@work.
Population is approximately 13,000 employees including ex-patriot population.
Pay employees in 50+ states, 3+ provinces with 10+ locations.
Pay approximately 300 employees in two unions.
Enter and review payroll changes for taxes, direct deposit, pay rates and benefit deductions.
Responsibilities for payroll production include
Accurate data entry into payroll systems including time and attendance
Quality control of data accuracy against source documents
Execution and enforcement of establish company pay policies and practice
Adherence to established pre and post payroll policies and procedures as documented
Compliance with all Federal and State/Provincial payroll rules and regulations
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of each payroll production
Produce accurate calculations for all payroll related payments
Process special and re-occurring payments as documented ensuring correct taxation and frequency
Continually strive to achieve better payroll production efficiencies through the use of system delivered tools, and electronic methodologies
Research and resolve payroll issues and errors and escalate where necessary
Payroll Calculation errors
Time and Attendance discrepancies
Federal and State taxation issues
Direct deposit and Net pay items
Be proactive in identifying the root cause of production issues
Escalate all identified issue to Sr. Payroll staff
Make recommendations to correction processing issues
Liaise with the following:
Payroll Department customers, employee base
HR Shared Service team
Internal/External audit;
ADP; payroll & time and attendance
Ensure that all employee and payroll production payroll files are complete, accurate and kept confidential
Keep up to date on State/Provincial and Federal payroll and tax legislation, including DOL, CRA, Revenue Quebec initiatives
Serve as first point of contact for employees payroll related questions and concerns
Participate in Year-End activities
Invoice Reconciliation and Processing
Responsible for the reconciliation and payment of invoices related to payroll and benefits administration
Responsible for analysis related to invoice processing to determine appropriate PO creation on annual basis
Manage payments against the established Pos
Research and resolve billing/invoice inquiries
Liaise with internal accounts payable and vendors to resolve invoice inquiries
Knowledge/Skills Required
US and Canada payroll processing experience
US and Canada payroll and tax rules and regulations
Ex-pat payroll processing
Willingness to work overtime
advanced excel skills
advanced analytical skills
Knowledge/Skills Preferred
ADP EV5 software and ADP pay@work
ADP eTime 8.0/Kronos Time & Attendance
ADP Reporting
Microsoft excel