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Ralph Lauren · 9 hours ago

Payroll Associate

Nutley, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

3+ years exp

Ralph Lauren Corporation is a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle products. They are seeking a Payroll Associate who will be responsible for the preparation and processing of bi-weekly payroll for the US and Canada, ensuring accurate payments and compliance with payroll policies and procedures.

Apparel & Fashion

Responsibilities

Perform daily operations including monitoring and responding to emails, organizing correspondence, reviewing and assisting in all data keyed, submitted and processed within the Payroll department

Monitor the flow of data into the payroll systems from other automated systems and escalate errors to appropriate business partners. Ensure all transactions are consistent with policy. Contact HR regarding variances or questionable circumstances

Process manual payments/reversals, special payments such as bonuses, vacation, final pay, LOA and severance data

Work closely with Payroll vendors to assist in inquiries, audit and validations on all payroll processes for US and Canada

Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits

Knowledge of Federal, Local, and Multi-State Compliance

Assist with reconciling monthly payroll GL accounts for US and Canada

Work with unemployment vendor (Equifax) in the process of unemployment wage requests

Interact with ADP on garnishment process and assist with inquiries from branches, federal/state/local agencies as it relates to garnishment processing. Comply with laws governing the administration of garnishments and minimize risk to the business

Review wage and tax registers and assist management and Tax area in the quarter end and yearend processes. Aid in the process/validation of stock, imputed income, adjustments and unclaimed wages

Respond appropriately and provide verbal and / or written responses to inquiries from all levels of staff regarding payroll/HR processes, policies and procedures in a timely and professional manner

Qualification

Multi-state payroll processingPayroll best practicesADP software experienceExcel proficiencyFPC accreditationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills