Human Resources - Payroll, Tax and Leave of Absence

SUMMARY Performs all activities necessary to process full cycle weekly and bi-weekly multi-state payrolls and maintain the payroll and time keeping systems. This position is the Payroll/Payroll Tax/Leave of Absence Specialist with responsibility for end-to-end payroll production.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES    Accountable for accurate and timely payroll processing for 1,000 (domestic) employees, utilizing Ceridian Dayforce systems; responsible for new hires, terminations, employee record changes, taxes (Federal, state, local), calculating and processing exception items (such as manual checks, accruals, retroactive pay, garnishments, voluntary employee deductions, etc.).  Assists with quarter and year-end payroll and tax reconciliation and reporting.  Processes required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record keeping and proper deductions. Maintain all timekeeping profiles, policy accruals, and access, troubleshoot issues with time keeping systems and resolve problems when they occur. Prepares special reports, research and analysis. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. Maintains all payroll and related records including accumulation and use of PTO, holidays, sick and leaves of absence. Effectively and professionally communicate payroll-related matters to all levels of staff and management  Provides management reports for payroll related matters. Documents and maintains all procedures related to payroll. Ensure that departmental policy is in compliance with Federal, State and Company laws and policies.  Collaborate with site Human Resources to ensure an error-free payroll. Maintains an awareness of current practices and trends in payroll and informs Payroll Manager of changes in all current payroll tax regulations and laws. Manages the auditing of all taxation items on all payrolls to ensure accuracy. Oversees the processing of service inquiries and special requests from employees. Serve as liaison between Unemployment vendor and Site Human Resources to delegate claims. Serves as liaison between Benefits vendors and Site Human Resources to provide updates of employee LOA status and pay calculation to Payroll. Other administrative duties as assigned.   *Other duties may be assigned*     SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES   This job has no supervisory responsibilities.    QUALIFICATIONS     EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  High school diploma or equivalent minimum.  Bachelor’s degree preferred  5 years payroll processing, payroll tax regulations/laws, and Leave of Absence experience Must be familiar with standard payroll concepts, practices and payroll laws Experience processing payroll with 1,000 employees, in multi-states, and with differing compensation and pay policies Must have an understanding of FMLA, STD, LTD, and state-specific leave laws   CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS   LANGUAGE SKILLS  Excellent written and verbal communication skills to include accomplished telephone and face-to-face interaction skills. Fluent in written and spoken English.   JOB SKILLS/TYPE OF PERSON Advanced Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel skills  Proficient with Ceridian Dayforce Proficient in Dayforce timesheet system Strong problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and presentation skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus. Must be proactive, flexible, and able to multitask and meet multiple deadlines. Must be detail oriented with continual attention to detail and follow-through until task is completed. Understands and demonstrates the critical importance of discretion and confidentiality Ability to work closely and productively with a wide variety of personalities and professional disciplines Ability to independently organize and complete work in a quick and efficient and thorough manner This person must be able to work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines in a quick and efficient manner. Be flexible and team-oriented Must be able to work independently. Requires ability to manage multiple competing tasks of differing priorities in a customer-focused, fast-paced, changeable business environment Ability to solve complex problems and carry out responsibilities with little supervision    PHYSICAL DEMANDS As part of their job duties, they must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.  The employee must be able to sit, stand, and walk throughout the day while frequently using their hands to handle objects and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to reach, stretch, push, pull, crouch, and stoop and occasionally lift objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds. This role requires specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.          WORK ENVIRONMENT   This is an air-conditioned work environment where employees have desks or cubicles and work in a fixed location. The physical environment is usually comfortable, well-lit, and equipped with the necessary facilities and hardware. The company culture is a culture of teamwork, communication, continuous improvement, business casual, strategic, and goal oriented. The working conditions are stable, predictable, and secure.   ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY  Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is fully committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. To achieve this, we adhere to all applicable environmental regulations and laws, prevent pollution, and continuously improve our environmental performance in all our global operations. This is possible through an Environmental Management System that provides a framework for setting and reviewing our environmental objectives and targets. We aim to identify and reduce any negative environmental impact our business activities may have.    PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS  ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas.  Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas.  Hearing protection in specific locations.   Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas.     EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER  This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).    TRAVEL  Approximately 0-5% of travel is expected.    I understand the job description requirements and can fulfill the essential duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.