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Senior Payroll Specialist

A+E Networks

New York, NY 02-05-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Senior (5-10 years) Experience
Job Description

THE DIVISION'S STORY
Most people don't realize the importance of the Finance department in keeping our business operating without hitches and delays. That's probably because we oversee many of the more quietly glamorous, back-office functions that drive our bottom line. We not only forecast, build and manage budgets, we also collect and analyze important data that helps leadership make the best decisions. All of this sounds exciting to you because you love numbers and spreadsheets, and especially love great entertainment.

The primary function of this position is to help administer the processing and transmittal of the bi-weekly payroll for the client and/or employee groups as determined by the Sr. Manager and/or Sr. Director of Payroll Operations, utilizing ADP Enterprise Version 5 (EV5) and Workday.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Biweekly Core
• Track and audit information entered into Workday for staff (new hires, terminations; tax, address, demographic information, bonuses and rate changes) to assure proper data transfer to the ADP payroll system
• Liaise with employees to resolve Workday Time & Attendance questions on PTO, hours worked, etc.
• Liaise with HRIS, Benefits, Compensation, People Partners and HR Coordinators as necessary to aid in coordinating biweekly payroll
• Liaise with ADP Client Service Representative to resolve system issues, register errors, or as necessary.
• Audit integration files from Workday for errors, and appropriate data transfer of payroll related information; Review and update tax information in payroll system as necessary
• Import all worked hours, time offs from Workday Time & Attendance into ADP Payroll
• Execute all aspects of the payroll process; terminations, new hires, promotions, etc.
• From Workday, retain Tax, Direct Deposit and Demographic changes (pertaining to payroll) for records
• Update garnishment information in Payroll system
• Perform applicable employee services for Workday, iPay and ADP systems

Misc.
• Review Quarterly and Year-End ADP Payroll Tax Reports
• Generate reports through ADP Reporter as necessary
• Assist with annual audits when applicable

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
On our team, you'll have the opportunity to innovate and learn. You will learn. You will not be alone. You'll have an opportunity to build transformational financial solutions & supporting core areas of business. Also, you'll be able to seek out new strategies and implement them where they make sense. In addition, you'll be able to build & manage strong relationships of cross functional partners that understand our business and are eager to push the envelope wherever possible. Finally, you'll be exposed to various A+E departments and stakeholders to learn the goals, needs and direction so you can become a trusted partner.

YOUR STORY:
• Bachelor's Degree
• 6 + years of experience in processing Payroll
• Knowledge of ADP Business Solutions, preferably ADP EV5,
• Knowledge of ADP Reporter
• Knowledge of ADP GL
• Knowledge of Workday HCM and Workday Time & Leave a plus
• Ability to import and export reports and custom files using ADP Payroll
• Proficient in Excel.
• Payroll Processing experience with exposure to all facets of Payroll Cycle
• Possess extensive working knowledge of payroll processing policies and Federal/State & Local payroll taxes and regulations
• Individual must be articulate, have superior communication and customer service skills
• Must function as a team player and be able to react and adapt to quickly changing circumstances
• Detail oriented
• Critical thinker
• Capable of working independently on specific assigned tasks and projects, however this position will have little or no decision-making capability
• FPC or CPP certification preferred

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzo162-18-216-32-116-42 in your application.

Company Profile
A+E Networks

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