Payroll Associate

Corporate - Tysons VA8350 Broad StreetSuite 1100McLean, VA 22102, USAJob SummaryThey are responsible for processing, auditing, and resolving employee wage inquiries.Primary Job FunctionsProcess payroll for a specific group or business line. This includes routine payroll, on-cycle, off-cycle, commission, and bonus items.Complete accurate and timely maintenance and auditing of master files, payroll-related transactions, payroll processing, and delivery.Process incoming paperwork or documentation such as status changes, garnishments, or employee and field-initiated requests.Prepare audit reports and escalate overpayments and recoveries.Assist with the process required to fund payroll-related deductions.Research, check, and correct employee data in the payroll system delivering a high level of quality customer service. Works with department members, management, and employees to identify issues and achieve timely resolutions.Review and provide information to HRIS to update all Collective Bargaining Agreements for Union employees to avoid delays in rate changes.Gather and analyze data to identify and solve complex problems that arise with little or no precedent.Impact own team and other teams whose work activities are closely related.Suggest improvements to existing processes and solutions to improve the efficiency of the team.Education, Experience and CertificationRequired High School diploma or equivalent.Required 4 years Job Related to payroll.Preferred Certification FPC or CPP.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of payroll processes including data entry, pay calculations, tax and benefits, geographical location taxation rules, wage, and hour laws, etc. preferred. Third-party payroll vendor and HRIS system experience desired.Ability to evaluate and communicate unusual and / or complex content in a concise and logical way.In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.Advanced organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.Ability to use query and report generation tools.Union payroll / Health, Welfare and Pension knowledge.This description is not intended to be an "all inclusive" list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. Requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and / or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.#J-18808-Ljbffr