What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Corestaff Services?
Payroll Analyst
Role Type: Contract-to-hire, with a six-month evaluation period.
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana,
Core Responsibilities:
- Oversee payroll processing for approximately 3,000 employees (2,200 hourly and 800 salaried).
- Ensure compliance with payroll policies, including shift differentials, punch rounding, and labor allocations.
- Perform payroll accounting tasks, including journal entries, month-end close activities, and balancing payroll inputs/outputs.
- Collaborate with plant-level payroll admins to ensure accurate time and attendance reporting.
- Manage exceptions such as tuition payments, badge deductions, and manual overrides.
- Work with multiple systems: UKG Dimensions (timekeeping), Workday (HR/payroll processing), and SAP (financials).
Key Candidate Requirements:
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in payroll, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with UKG Dimensions, Workday, and SAP.
- Strong understanding of payroll laws, compliance, and internal controls (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley).
- Proven ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines, especially during holidays.
- Analytical skills to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies or system issues.
Certifications:
- Preferred: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Certified Functional Payroll (CFP).
Technical Knowledge:
- Understanding of shift differentials, punch rounding, and labor allocations.
- Experience with internal controls and compliance, including Department of Labor standards.
Soft Skills:
- Highly motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills to liaise with HR, plant admins, and corporate payroll teams.
- Analytical mindset for troubleshooting payroll issues and evaluating system processes.
Immediate Priorities for New Hire:
- Learn Delta’s payroll policies and processes, including systems (UKG Dimensions, Workday, SAP).
- Familiarize with manufacturing-specific payroll requirements and holiday schedules.
- Gain understanding of internal controls and compliance measures related to payroll.
- Assist with labor category setups and resolve payroll errors as needed.
