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You will also collaborate with various departments to gather and validate payroll information, resolve payroll discrepancies, record Payroll expenses and accruals and provide exceptional service to our employees.\nThe ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of payroll regulations, exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.\nThis role is located in our Greenville, SC HQ.\nObjectives of this role\nOverseeing third party processing end-to-end payroll processing, including salary calculations, deductions and benefits administration, insurance and healthcare plans. Includes processing tasks not included in the third-party processors scope.\nMonitoring and resolving payroll tax issues using ADP SmartCompliance. Preparing payroll reports and participating in month, quarter and annual close activities.\nConducting regular payroll audits and ensuring compliance with US and Canadian laws, tax regulations and statutory requirements.\nCollaborating with the human resources and finance departments to seamlessly integrate payroll and employee data.\nWork together with HRIS for any system changes/upgrades/process improvements.\nProcessing new hires, terminations, promotions and other employee status changes in the payroll system, to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.\nAssure timely processing of weekly Payroll GL entries and monthly accruals. \nYour tasks\nLiaison between the Global Controller and payrolls in US, Canda, Mexico, China and Great Britan. \nResponsible for process standardization and optimization across all payrolls.\nApproval of all payrolls prior to submission to third party providers.\nUpdate BI reporting tool weekly. 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Third part responsibilities include collecting, calculating and inputting payroll data for all employees.\nEnsure accuracy and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies while processing payroll.\nManage responses to HR/Payroll items included in Annual Financial Audit (both Interim and Actual audit), Ohio Workers Compensation or any additional audit as they arise.\nAssist with 401K annual audit as required.\nAdminister and maintain payroll systems including General Ledger Interface file layouts and modules, ensure data integrity and implement system upgrades and enhancements.\nCollaborate with HR, HRIS, finance and other departments to gather and validate payroll information, such as new hires, terminations, promotions and salary changes.\nMonitor and resolve payroll discrepancies, investigating and resolving issues promptly and accurately.\nGenerate payroll reports, including tax follow ups with ADP, benefits deductions and other required reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.\nAddress employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll, providing exceptional customer service and support. All Employee inquires requiring verbal contact is performed by the Global Payroll Manager - only written communication is used by the third-party processing company to resolve issues.\nMaintain confidentiality and data security standards for all payroll-related information.\nStay updated on payroll regulations, and industry trends, implementing necessary changes to ensure compliance and best practices. \nRequired skills and qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, human resources or a related field.\n15+ years of experience in payroll management.\nIn-depth knowledge of payroll processes, labor laws, taxation and statutory compliance.\nExperience in handling payroll audits, inspections and compliance assessments.\nProficiency in payroll software and systems, such as SAP and/or ADP, with experience implementing and managing payroll systems, including implementation of General Ledger Interface set up and processing.\nExcellent understanding of financial principles and the 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