sr. payroll specialist - ContractorSC Johnson

Summary:
The Sr. Payroll Specialist is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of payroll. Ensuring timely processing and compliance to standard payroll processes of assigned account/s. S/he will perform inquiry management/resolution, transaction processing and general customer service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•Process end-to-end payroll which includes statutory and taxation payments and reporting for countries that are processed in-house
• Ensure accurate and timely payment of employees' payroll for countries supported
• Ensure data from Workday and non-Workday data is collated and transferred to the Local Country Payroll Vendor (LCPV)
• Release payroll data and any special instructions to the payroll vendors Local Country Payroll Vendor (LCPV)
• Receive payroll data from LCPV, check and confirm results
• Support payroll software upgrades to ensure that the system is updated as per legal and statutory requirements
• Coordinates with the payroll vendor on all matters related to payroll processing and reporting
• Ensure to address employees' concerns and queries in a timely manner
• Responsible for the compilation and update of related payroll tools e.g., Country payroll manuals, wage type catalogues, process flows and payroll calendars
• Work with internal SCJ areas (i.e., Finance, Treasury, etc.) in order to process bank files and finalize the payroll process
• Drive and sustain cross country process improvement and commonality, within the countries supported
Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:
• Knowledge of payroll processes and procedures for assigned countries
• Strong analytical skills as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and operate efficiently under continuous change
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (excel) and ideally having worked with multiple technologies (e.g. HRIS System, Workday, SAP)
• Strong drive for results, accuracy and control compliance
• The ability to use initiative and be proactive in anticipating problems which may occur
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Skilled in developing professional relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and peers
• High degree of process orientation and improvement mindset
• Above average communications skills and customer service orientation
• Bachelor's degree in business, HR, or related discipline required
• 3 - 5 years payroll experience, HR Shared Services background preferred