U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC · 3 weeks ago
Lead Payroll Specialist
Wheeling, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expU.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC is a leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and motion control products. The Lead Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payrolls, managing union fringe reporting, and providing administrative support to the Payroll/Human Resources Department.
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Responsibilities
Audits and reviews timesheets for accuracy prior to payroll entry. Follows up on missing/incomplete information
Responsible for bi-weekly administrative payrolls and weekly hourly payrolls ensuring accurate hours, earnings, fringes and deductions
May process Certified Payrolls
Processes on demand layoff checks, adhering to union contract requirements
Maintains current union contracts and is knowledgeable about requirements of each
Prepares and submits union fringe reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
Responds to and gathers data as needed for various external audits
Conducts internal audits, as assigned, to ensure HRIS system is properly configured and calculating required fringes
Responsible for setting up new and updating existing union fringes and pay rates in HRIS system
Is main point of contact for payroll related employee questions
Enters newly hired trades employees into HRIS system. Ensures new hire paperwork is accurately completed. Collaborates with HR representative for follow up on missing/incomplete forms
Regularly audits payroll data to ensure accurate W-2s
Properly calculates benefit and salary prorations for administrative payrolls, for new hires, employees on leave, and terminating employees
Coordinates with Paylocity to resolve taxation issues
Audits ACA 1095-C forms for accuracy
Sets up, processes and responds to child support orders and wage garnishments
Responds to verifications of employment and unemployment notices
Completes E-Verify process for trades employees
Maintains electronic files
Cross trained to support payroll team
Supports Payroll and Human Resources Department with projects
Regular and timely attendance
Other tasks/functions/projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience required, with experience processing union/trades payrolls, multi-state, and certified payrolls a plus or the ability to quickly learn these types of payrolls
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and comfortably with all employees
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work based on deadlines; excellent time management skills are necessary to succeed in this very fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain and handle confidential information discreetly
Ability to think analytically
Attention to detail and accuracy highly critical in this role
Must be able to foster and support a teamwork environment, placing a high emphasis on excellent customer service
Regular and timely attendance required
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required
Preferred
Associate's degree preferred
One to three years of Human Resources experience a plus
CCP certification preferred
Time and Attendance software experience is a plus
Paylocity payroll experience a plus
Benefits
Health benefits effective on date of hire
Dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire
Paid Time Off ("PTO")
10 paid holidays
Generous 401(k) match and profit sharing
Annual bonus potential
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Commuter benefits
Education reimbursement
Home and auto insurance discounts
Pet insurance
Company
U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC
U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission is an industrial automation company that supplies roller chains and power transmission components.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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