Leave & Payroll Specialist

IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive. We employ approximately 10,000 people in over 50 countries around the world.

Role Overview:

The Leave & Payroll Specialist manages all US employee's leaves of absences from initiation of time off through their return to work. They will ensure that the leaves comply with state and federal law and that the employees receive the appropriate pay while out. 

Work Environment: Position based at our Denver, CO work site with a hybrid work schedule (2 days onsite).
  
Key Responsibilities
Leave of Absence 90% 

• Liaises with the 3rd party leave Administrator Lincoln Financial
• Delivers timely and accurate timecards for bi-weekly payrolls for those on leave
• Completes all other payroll needs for each leave of absence
• Stays up to date on all state and Federal leave laws
• Understands the Americans with Disabilities Act and End of Leave processes 
• Is an excellent person to person communicator and explains the leave of absence process to employees
• Administers the IMI Parental Leave plan along with all other leave programs

Payroll & Misc. 10%

• Learns the IMI payroll process and can conduct accurate reviews of payrolls to ensure accuracy of employee pay while on their leave of absence
• Receives and enters changes to ADP data from HR partners.  Maintains accuracy of data in the HRIS system
• Assists to capture accurate time worked for non-exempt and exception time for exempt employees as well as accurate tracking of time off in ADP Enterprise eTime system
• As a back-up, prepares documentation for external and internal audits and provides additional answers to auditors
• Supports or leads various special projects for leave of absence or employee benefits
• Travel as needed (less than 5% of time)
• Other duties as assigned

Critical Competencies for Success
Education and Experience 

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelors preferred.
• 1-2 years of exposure to leave of absence principles and how it affects payroll
• 1 years of multi-state payroll experience in a medium to large sized company preferably in a manufacturing environment 

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of leave of absence principles 
• Knowledge of payroll: methods, procedures, controls, laws, and regulations
• Self-motivated and proactive to study, attend seminars, stay current with LOA changes
• Capable of working as a member of a team and operating independently
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the business
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and be extremely detail oriented
• High level of integrity and the demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner
• Ability to work in a fast paced and time-critical environment

Computers and Technology

• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of payroll, HRIS and timekeeping systems
• Able to learn and manage timecards in a timekeeping system and a leave of absence module

Certifications – Support provided by IMI

• Willing to study and obtain the Certified Leave Management Specialist Certification, CLMS

What IMI Can Offer You

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Pet insurance, critical illness insurance, concierge services, legal insurance, commuter benefits (if applicable), and home & auto insurance.
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family.
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee.
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab.
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%.

Pay range:  $70k - $75k

Within the range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the job requirements. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to receive a variable incentive pay component. Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable. 

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000