[Hiring] Payroll Specialist @RESA Power

Role Description

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with all departments and levels throughout RESA Power.
• Be a payroll contact and trusted advisor for managers and employees.
• Act as the main contact with the third-party payroll provider to ensure:
  • All employee data is up to date.
  • Timecards are submitted timely.
  • Manual adjustments to payroll are validated and provided.
  • Review and approval of the weekly and bi-weekly payrolls.
• Ensure third-party payroll provider meets all SLAs and expectations of RESA Power.
• Responsible for completing Union Reporting for all Unions across the company.
• Complete certified payrolls in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provide determinations for prevailing wage calculations, when applicable.
• Interact with HR, Operations, Accounting, and other key departments to coordinate, process, and ensure accuracy of payroll changes, i.e., employee pay and status change requests.
• Integrate acquired organizations into payroll system in partnership with finance, HR, and outsourced payroll vendor.
• Coordinate annual commission plan and communication, working with finance and third-party payroll provider for payment of commission programs.
• Process and upload files such as incentives, bonuses, annual merit increases, and all other special payment entries accurately.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements and labor laws by:
  • Studying existing and new legislation.
  • Obtaining qualified opinions.
  • Enforcing adherence to requirements.
  • Advising management on needed actions.
• Review current payroll, benefits, and tax procedures and partner with HR Team to recommend and implement process improvements.
• Ensure proper processing and execution of manual checks for designated groups.
• Champion corporate payroll initiatives as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation/accounting experience preferred.
• UKG payroll processing experience preferred.
• Multi-State payroll processing experience; California payroll processing preferred.
• Canadian payroll knowledge preferred.
• Certified payroll and union payroll processing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and Word (including mail mergers).
• Excellent business partnering and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to run the payroll process and make sound independent decisions.
• Flexible and innovative with a positive, high-energy attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Action-oriented with the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work in a team environment.

Benefits

• Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Anniversary bonuses.
• Employee Ownership Plan.
• Matching 401k.
• Paid time off.

Additional Information

• Job: Full-Time
• Location: Remote
• Travel: Up to 0-5% travel.
• Relocation: Relocation assistance available for highly qualified candidates.
• Application Details: The position will stay open until filled - seeking one FTE. Apply via job postings on job boards or from the company website.
• Physical Demands: Lifting or moving a maximum of 50lbs daily, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods, and working in non-ideal conditions. Responsible for completing computer work.
• RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.