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We are seeking a talented Payroll Specialist to be responsible for reviewing, updating and maintaining Oracle (or other ERP systems related to in-house Payroll) for payroll changes. Resolves payroll discrepancies and answers general questions from both the associated workforce and management.\nTake this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!\nWhat we offer:\nFull-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)\n401(k) with company match\nTraining and Career Development\nGenerous Paid Time-Off\nResponsibilities:\nWorks with Payroll Management and Lead positions to ensure completeness of payroll cycles. Prepare files for management balancing and approval evidence for compliance. \nReviews and processes daily change report. Ensure completion and submission from the department.\nMaintain and monitor compliance with applicable federal and state payroll laws and regulations, to include internal policies and procedures.\nAssist with special projects such as but not limited to: Escheatment, Quarter/Year End, and W-2 forms and/or amended forms.\n Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information; use of Oracle to compile summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.\nProvides payroll information by answering Help Desk questions and general associate requests.\nQualifications:\nHigh School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience is required\n2-4 years payroll experience in In-House Payroll Systems\n2-4 years Payroll knowledge as per Federal and/or State Wage & Labor Laws\nAdvanced Excel experience / Pivot tables\nMust have strong communication, data entry, and organizational skills\nMust have the ability to be confidential and above all give the best customer service\nJob Will Remain Open Until Filled\nResponsibilities\nThe Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.\nPosition Summary\nPayroll Specialist is responsible for reviewing, updating and maintaining Oracle (or other ERP systems related to in-house Payroll) for payroll changes. Resolves payroll discrepancies and answers general questions from both the associated workforce and management.\nEssential Job Duties and Responsibilities\nWorks with Payroll Management and Lead positions to ensure completeness of payroll cycles. Prepare files for management balancing and approval evidence for compliance. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.\nWorks with Payroll Management and Lead positions to ensure completeness of all imported files for various business units and completeness of all Oracle transmissions and uploads.\nCreate and submission of VOE data as required by requesting Agencies\nReviews and processes daily change report. Ensure completion and submission from department.\nAssist Payroll management and Lead positions with payroll operations by following policies and procedures; maintain and monitor compliance with applicable federal and state payroll laws and regulations, to include internal policies and procedures.\nAssist with special projects such as but not limited to: Escheatment, Quarter/Year End and W-2 forms and/or amended forms.\nAssist payroll department with resolving associate’s payroll questions, while maintaining payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data in the Oracle payroll system. Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information; use of Oracle to compile summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.\nPartner and maintain effective relationships with all business units.\nProvides payroll information by answering Help Desk questions and general associate requests.\nMaintains Oracle payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes; employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.\nSupervisory Responsibilities\nDirect Reports\nThis position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports\nIndirect Reports\nThis position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports\nTravel and/or Driving Requirements\nTravel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job \nMinimum Qualifications\nEducation Level: (Required) High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience\nMinimum of at least 2-4 years payroll experience in In-House Payroll Systems.\nMinimum of at least 2 - 4 years Payroll knowledge as per Federal and/or State Wage & Labor Laws\nSkills, Knowledge and Abilities\nAdvanced Excel experience / Pivot tables\nMust have strong communication, data entry, and organizational skills.Must have the ability to be confidential and above all give the best customer service.\n\nMust be able to multi-task and work somewhat independently.\nEnvironmental & Physical Requirements\nOffice / Sedentary Requirements\nIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.\nAdditional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions\nJob duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.\nAny estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).\nImportant Information\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. 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