Sr. Payroll Specialist

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THE ROLE: 

We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to ensure employee paychecks are processed on time as per company policies and guidelines.

THE PERSON: 

Highly dynamic payroll specialist adept in accurately entering, maintaining, and processing information in the payroll systems. Proficient in ensuring proper payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions.  Experience in answering inquiries and enforcing payroll policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support the bi-weekly US payroll processing for ~7000 employees utilizing the ADP Vantage payroll system, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Process Termination Final payments and all other off-cycle payment runs.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing and reporting of all payroll processes and all subsequent responsibilities.
• Perform validations of payroll inputs, down-stream reports and interfaces that includes but not limited to GL Postings, Accruals, third-party and Net Pay.
• Attend to queries and requests from key stakeholders within HR, Comp & Benefits, HRIS, IT, Legal, Accounting and Finance and HR business partners.
• Work directly with off-shore team (a part of shared-services model) that support US payroll operations.
• Work on the year-end processes to ensure system updates and annual balancing of earnings and taxes for accurate and timely issuance of W-2s and filings.
• Execute and liaise with the third-party vendors for monthly/quarterly/annual tax filings and compliance reporting.
• Support all requests from external and internal tax audit teams.
• Ensure accurate processing of Expat/Inpat reportable Earnings and benefits.
• Review and ensure the accuracy of payroll related journal entries including various accruals such as Commissions, Vacations, Payroll Labor cost etc.
• Respond to requests and queries from GL, Corp Accounting and other BU Finance Analysts and respond to payroll related queries on a timely basis.
• Attend to all escalations, issues from internal and external customers on a timely basis.
• Skilled in implementation of Payroll conversions, set-ups and/or upgrades that will ensure a smooth transition from one system to another with little to no interruption to payroll process.
• Provide accurate data for our mission critical metrics and SLAs for our operations.
• Support Payroll Finance MPO in SOX compliance audits internal and externally.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite of applications, such as excel, word, power-point.

 PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Payroll and project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations to ensure compliance.
• A general understanding of accounting principles and practices is desired.
• Strong Interpersonal, Analytical, Attention to Detail and Effective communication skills are required.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

Bachelor’s degree not mandatory but beneficial

LOCATION: 

Austin, TX

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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