Payroll Administrator

Dry Ridge, KY, US, 41035-7437

Requisition: 57054

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute, maintain and review payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate payroll transactions
• Verify the accuracy of payroll calculations by reconciling payroll data with timekeeping records. Lead department Supervisors
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to address employee payroll inquiries and manage changes in employment status necessary to ensure the accuracy of the payroll.
• Support administration of employee leaves and absenteeism accountability/tracking
• Over payroll deductions including taxes (federal, state, local), health insurance, retirement contributions, and other employee-elected deductions.
• Assist Corporate GL and Plant Controller with month end reconciliations where needed
• Support internal and external audit by providing records and documentation requested by auditors.
• Ensure compliance with all payroll related governmental, regulatory and legislative requirements
• Generate payroll reports to provide financial insights to management.
• Identify, recommend and lead projects and/or improvements to payroll processing to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of payroll and finance processes supporting a lean management approach
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Payroll software proficiency: Familiarity with ADP (or similar) payroll systems
• At least 8 years of experience in payroll administration; work in Union and/or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and mental agility to move among issues and topics and systems with conflicting priorities without losing focus
• Ability to gather and analyze payroll data that can assist in making business decisions
• Able to deliver exceptional customer service
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Analytical and Troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of payroll tax filings and employer responsibilities
• Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct and confidentiality
• Attention to detail
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.