What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Administrator position at HITACHI ENERGY USA INC?
Description
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Administrator to join our operations team in our Mount Pleasant, PA site. The ideal candidate will be responsible for time administration duties and act as a payroll liaison. This role requires an understanding of financial concepts and payroll fundamentals. The Payroll Administrator will play a crucial role in supporting our employees with payroll questions as well as support our management team with pay changes and processes and will collaborate with the HR team.
Responsibilities
- Review and signoff on weekly timecards for all hourly employees accurately and on time.
- Ensure compliance with governmental accounting regulations and internal policies as well as a union collective bargaining agreement.
- Analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies or issues and resolve them promptly.
- Collaborate with the Human Resources department to ensure accurate employee information is maintained.
- Utilize Kronos or similar timekeeping systems to track employee hours on a weekly basis.
- Prepare reports in Kronos as needed.
- Act as a payroll liaison to employees and managers when there are questions related to payslips, the timekeeping system configurations, pay adjustments, accrual reporting, reimbursements and other payroll related topics.
- Partner with the management team to train on processes and actions that need to be taken in Workday and Kronos.
- Other administrative support responsibilities as assigned by organization management.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
- 5 years experience processing payroll
- Experience working in a timekeeping system
- Familiarity with using Kronos is preferred
- Strong knowledge of multi-state tax and wage laws
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- A proactive, flexible approach and the ability to pivot in a fast-paced environment
- Impeccable professional integrity and a strong commitment to upholding confidentiality in all aspects of payroll management
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
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