Payroll / HR Representative - Altec Industries, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Since 1929, Altec has been a company committed to excellence, consistently raising the bar through innovative design, manufacture, integrated safety features, and a continued dedication to total customer satisfaction. Altec’ products can be found in more than 100 countries throughout the world supporting the electric utility, telecommunications, contractor, lights and signs, and tree care markets.

Altec’s values-based culture provides opportunities for associates to have a fulfilling professional career.

Customer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family - Financial Stability - Integrity - People are our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development – Teamwork

The Opportunity

Altec is hiring a Payroll / HR Representative in Birmingham, AL (Corporate). The Payroll / HR Representative provides payroll support to local and field representatives by responding to and researching payroll tax inquiries, including specific responsibilities for ensuring the accuracy of preliminary and final payrolls.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains State and Local tax rates and information in PeopleSoft/Oracle
• Assists with files and maintains incident reports regarding tax notices: i.e., Tax Assessment Notices
• Assists with audits of end of year information for W-2s and processing of W-2Cs
• Creates and maintains queries related to tax, unemployment, and incentives
• Communicates with field HR Associates and taxing agencies to resolve associate tax issues
• Assists with audit and implementation of quarterly tax updates in PeopleSoft/Oracle
• Assists and completes special projects as needed
• Provides training and direction to HR team members as needed or requested
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

•       High School Diploma or GED required

•       Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) and no experience or HS plus 4 years of applicable Payroll / HR experience

•       Excellent computer skills required; Prefer Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Oracle, and/or Kronos experience

Other Position Specifications

• Extremely detail oriented
• Motivated, goal oriented and persistent
• High level of initiative and works well in a team environment
• Customer service oriented
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• 0-25% Travel

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Please apply directly on our website https://jobs.altec.com/

 Benefits

Among our core values is a focus on family and financial stability, and we believe it is important to provide associates with a competitive benefits package. Highlights of Altec’s benefits package are listed below.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Care Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan – Traditional 401(k) or Roth 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (helps meet CPA credit hours requirements)
• Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, and Vacation Purchase
• Company Wellness Programs (Physical, Social, Emotional, Spiritual, Financial)
• Personal and Professional Learning/Development Opportunities
• Plus more!

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.