Payroll, Specialist

GENERAL INFORMATION Role PayrollSpecialist-JL2 Reporting To PayrollService Manager Direct Reports None II. ROLE DESCRIPTION Overallobjectiveof the Role Performs all life-cycle payroll transactions and activities to ensure the processing ofan accurateandtimelypayroll. Displays decision-making skills that support company and payroll policies. MainResponsibilities Key responsibilities: - Independently process payroll from end to endaccordingthe defined standards and client requirementsincludingall associated payroll tasks - Monitor and manage ticketqueuesusing theappropriate BItools toensuretickets are handledperthe defined timelines and do not exceed expected thresholds - Ability toutilizethehrXsuite of tools asitrelates to payroll processing and all associated activities - Be able to understand and interpret apayslip - Be able to understand and follow the payroll calendar - Identifydeviations from the standard scope of service and act accordinglyincluding the identification and support of change request opportunities - Ability to recognize and deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information - Produce and understand standardand client specific payroll reportsincluding statutory year end reporting needs - Review andvalidatedata for accuracyandcompletenessand initiates corrections per the defined standards - Answerpayrollrelatedquestions and requests - Support and execute SOC1 Controls - Maintainandapplydefined work instructions (DWIs) - Perform Transactions with Third parties - Provide clear knowledge transfersto peers - Support the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process - Support and manage system maintenance testing - Support technical issue coordination and resolution - Maintains current knowledge of legislationrequirements;system updates,changesand overall payroll procedures - Participates in projectsand activitiesas needed and assigned KeyCriteria tomonitorperformance - Adherence toall Security and Compliance procedures - 100% Attainment of customer SLA agreements - Adherence to quality standards - Demonstrate professionalism and act responsibly NGA Core Competencies - Be Accountable - Take advantage of the World of Opportunity anddemonstratepersonal responsibility and eagerness to explore& acquirethe necessary skills. Be a key team player by collaborating and sharing knowledge toaccomplishpersonal and team results. Has a positive sense ofhumour& outlook - SolveProblems - Be a resourceful problem solver by proactivelyidentifyingproblems or challenges in the workplace and put forward creative solutions to drive continuous improvement - Take Ownership - Proactively seeks clarity of role, accomplishment of individual & teamobjectivesand future personal career opportunities - Be Client Centric - Actively responds to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external clients. Ensure a balanced approach between client requirements and NGA priorities - Be Effective -Demonstrateknowledge of the NGA Way, ourvaluesand levers for success. Contribute and work to agreed global standards,utilizetools & technologies to act fast to achieve maximum personal productivity. Ensure work can be carried out in a repeatable, scalable way IV. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Professional / Job Experience - Strong knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint - Flexibility to support a global and fast paced environment - Attention to detail - Excellent written and verbal skills - Self-motivated and a willingness to learn - Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment, as well as independently while adhering to processes and procedures Academic Degree Education and Training Essential - BA/BSin a business-related field such as Accounting, Human Resources, BusinessAdministration,or equivalent combination of education & experience - 2-3 years relevant experience administering Payroll or Health & Welfare/Benefits in an HR consulting, HR Outsourcing or Corporate environment. - HRIS knowledge: Workday, SAP, or PeopleSoft knowledge preferred Desirable - Experience working with HR and payroll data We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units. . Originally posted on Himalayas