[Hiring] Payroll Specialist @Strada

Role Description

Overall objective of the Role: Performs all life-cycle payroll transactions and activities to ensure the processing of an accurate and timely payroll. Displays decision-making skills that support company and payroll policies.

• Independently process payroll from end to end according to the defined standards and client requirements including all associated payroll tasks.
• Monitor and manage ticket queues using the appropriate BI tools to ensure tickets are handled per the defined timelines and do not exceed expected thresholds.
• Ability to utilize the hrX suite of tools as it relates to payroll processing and all associated activities.
• Be able to understand and interpret a payslip.
• Be able to understand and follow the payroll calendar.
• Identify deviations from the standard scope of service and act accordingly including the identification and support of change request opportunities.
• Ability to recognize and deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information.
• Produce and understand standard and client specific payroll reports including statutory year end reporting needs.
• Review and validate data for accuracy and completeness and initiates corrections per the defined standards.
• Answer payroll related questions and requests.
• Support and execute SOC1 Controls.
• Maintain and apply defined work instructions (DWIs).
• Perform Transactions with Third parties.
• Provide clear knowledge transfers to peers.
• Support the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process.
• Support and manage system maintenance testing.
• Support technical issue coordination and resolution.
• Maintains current knowledge of legislation requirements; system updates, changes and overall payroll procedures.
• Participates in projects and activities as needed and assigned.

Key Criteria to monitor performance:

• Adherence to all Security and Compliance procedures.
• 100% Attainment of customer SLA agreements.
• Adherence to quality standards.
• Demonstrate professionalism and act responsibly.

NGA Core Competencies:

• Be Accountable - Take advantage of the World of Opportunity and demonstrate personal responsibility and eagerness to explore & acquire the necessary skills.
• Solve Problems - Be a resourceful problem solver by proactively identifying problems or challenges in the workplace and put forward creative solutions to drive continuous improvement.
• Take Ownership - Proactively seeks clarity of role, accomplishment of individual & team objectives and future personal career opportunities.
• Be Client Centric - Actively responds to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external clients.
• Be Effective - Demonstrate knowledge of the NGA Way, our values and levers for success.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility to support a global and fast paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Self-motivated and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment, as well as independently while adhering to processes and procedures.

Requirements

• BA/BS in a business-related field such as Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• 2-3 years relevant experience administering Payroll or Health & Welfare/Benefits in an HR consulting, HR Outsourcing or Corporate environment.
• HRIS knowledge: Workday, SAP, or PeopleSoft knowledge preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Continuing education & training.
• Tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.