What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist II position at Cox Communications?
Company
Cox Communications, Inc.
Job Family Group
People Solutions
Job Profile
Payroll Specialist II
Management Level
Individual Contributor
Flexible Work Option
Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week
Travel %
Work Shift
Compensation
Hourly base pay rate is $21.49 - $32.26 / hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and / or an incentive program.
Job Description
This role is responsible for accurate processing of the company's payroll for all Cox Communications employees and provides Tier Two support payroll-related issue resolution to employees and HR Business Partners.
This role is 10am-7pm Eastern Standard Time Monday-Friday
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Prepares, documents & disburses payroll checks for the company's non-exempt hourly, and exempt salaried employees.
- Ensures all appropriate taxes, deductions, and contributions are accurately withheld and W-2s correctly issued.
- Validates the data entry of commissions, bonuses, and tuition reimbursements.
- Executes time and attendance processing and interface with payroll
- Processes and inputs various payroll related transactions in accordance with internal procedures.
- Maintains earnings and deductions records.
- Processes new hire's tax records and PTO payouts for terminated employees.
- Generates manual check requests; coordinates off-cycle check disbursements with location point of contact for distribution to employees.
- Provides assistance to employees requiring updates to direct deposit information.
- Flexibility for scheduling including ESC coverage house between 8am EST - 7pm EST as needed
- Accustomed to performing audits and maintaining accuracy
- Process documentation including job aides and SOPs
- Maintains auditor records for biweekly payroll mass approvals
- Updates employee's direct deposit information upon hire or when changes are submitted.
- Maintains leave records and makes all necessary adjustments and updates for rehires, terms, leaves and transfers.
- Reconciles payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
- Assists with garnishment questions and compliance
- Provides support and assists leaders with time entry and Workday Time and Labor delegation questions
- Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (W-2, etc)
- Researches, resolves and responds to escalations from HR Service Center regarding escalated payroll inquiries.
- Interprets and communicates HR policies and procedures, both verbally and in writing. Communication channels include telephone, written inquiries, e-mail or other technological interfaces.
- Utilizes case management and knowledge application for research and documentation to update tickets for inquiries and issues when answering questions regarding payroll in a proactive and effective manner.
- Facilitate the use of employee self-service through customer interactions and support to resolve inquiries when applicable.
- Maintains a useful working knowledge of company policies, procedures, government regulations and business ethics.
- Participates in team or departmental meetings and individual meetings with Supervisor concerning own job performance.
Skills and Qualifications
Minimum :
Preferred
Benefits
Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
About Us
Cox Communications is all about creating moments of real human connection; and for employees, that's true both in the workplace and in the problems we solve for customers. From building advertising solutions to unleashing IoT technologies to creating an exceptional experience for customers in our retail locations and online, we're creating a world that is smarter and more connected. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation / wellness days, and / or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants / employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
Salary : $21 - $32
