Senior Payroll Specialist - Metrix Instrument Co., L.P.
Houston, TX 77001
About the Job
We are a group of diversified industrial solutions business units (AMOT, Hardy, Metrix, and PAC) providing specialized, mission-critical products for industrial manufacturers, and a global portfolio of proven, best-in-class technology. Indicor is our parent company and is a division of CD&R, a private equity investment firm.
With decades of experience producing dependable, highly engineered solutions, our businesses deliver performance and value that are difficult to find anywhere else.
Your Role
You are a self-motivated individual who will manage the accurate accounting of all payroll functions for several business units. Including reviewing quarterly and annual tax reports, completing financial analysis projects, and working closely with all mangers providing reports and other payroll related information as requested. We currently use an outsource payroll service, which you will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring all payroll functions are being completed timely and accurately.
- Gather timesheet data from excel spreadsheets and ERP system and audit data to ensure compliance with company policy and federal and state laws;
- Process biweekly payroll for multi-state exempt and non-exempt employees (including commissioned sales) following company guidelines and procedures;
- Maintain master file database, including updating employee personal data and deduction information.
- Collect timesheets from all US based employees and audit data to ensure compliance with company policy and federal and state laws and enter appropriate hours into payroll system.
- Ensure accuracy of payroll register and submit payroll to outside payroll provider.
- Complete monthly back-up of payroll system and database utilities.
- Process timely and accurate entry of payroll data;
- Prepares reports and analyses as required;
- Complete calculations in Excel, load calculated results into pre-defined Excel templates;
- Develop new spreadsheet templates for data communication, as required;
- Ensures completion of supplemental payments and other special payouts;
- Audits timesheets, child support, garnishments, 401(k) changes, W4 forms, and direct deposits each payroll process;
- Tracks paid time off and other benefits and communicates to Business Units;
- Contact for external payroll provider to coordinate software upgrades and ensure compliance with corporate payroll practices, as needed;
- Assist with various reports, data entry, and business activities.
- Notify accounts payable of cash disbursement requirements for lien withholdings, net payroll and tax payments.
- Respond to all government agencies regarding any wage garnishments and update employee pay records accordingly.
- Research and comply with multi-state taxing authorities, including new hire reporting requirements, state withholding, unemployment, and workers' compensation, and advise human resources of compliance issues, limits, and rates.
- Research payroll taxability issues, including relocation expenses, gifts, awards, mileage, and educational reimbursement.
- Create ad hoc reports of payroll data to support payroll processes and financial analysis requests from other departments. Examples include shared labor, overtime, PTO allowed/taken, etc.
- Act as primary contact for external payroll provider to coordinate software upgrades and ensure compliance with corporate payroll practices.
- Recommend payroll policy changes to management and communicate changes appropriately.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business or other related field or equivalent work experience.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation required.
- Minimum three years payroll experience within the past five years.
- Experience processing payroll for 250 employees or more, with employees in multiple states and Canada.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong working knowledge of UKG payroll systems and processes.
- Ten keys by touch and keyboard with minimum of 45 wpm.
- Strong PC computer skills, including Advanced Excel, Word, Access and Outlook.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively interact with other employees to resolve questions and to work effectively within a team.
- Good organization skills with a strong attention to detail required.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, handling frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
- Ability to exercise extreme confidentiality in discussions regarding employee compensation and personal information as well as the company's financial data.
- Knowledge of federal, multi-state and local payroll tax laws and regulations required.
- General ledger and accounts reconciliation skills preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of finance and accounting concepts.
- Demonstrated abilities in problem solving.
- Adaptable to a fast-changing work environment; able to deliver accurate and on-time payroll regardless of the circumstances.
- Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently with minimal daily direction from management to accomplish objectives and deadlines.
Benefits:
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) Savings Plan, paid time off, and tuition assistance, we've got you covered with our total rewards package.
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PAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.