Payroll Partner

How will you make a difference?

The Payroll Partner is responsible for the accurate and timely payroll processing, submission, reporting, and auditing for salary and hourly employees while ensuring compliance with company policies as well as Federal, State, Local and IRS regulations. Maintains a high standard of quality and accuracy by being proactive in managing the payroll cycle to meet all payroll deadlines. Provides excellent customer service and works closely and collaboratively with HR and other cross-functional departments.

What do we want to know about you?

• Associate’s (preferred) from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 4+ years progressive payroll related experience
• Experience with federal and state labor laws, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, state wage and hour regulations, federal and state payroll tax regulations
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables)
• Must adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work within tight deadlines.
• Experience with Workday preferred.
• Experience with Canada payroll a plus
• Detailed-oriented and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to plan and organize workload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with a strong customer service orientation.

What will your typical day look like?

• Process payroll for multiple legal entities across multiple states and provinces with various pay schedules in the US and Canada.
• Validate and ensure accuracy of data in Workday such as changes, hours, earnings and calculate retroactive adjustments.
• Ensure imported payroll data is audited using various reports prior to sending for approval within established timelines.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to process payroll in accordance with company policies, union contracts, and legal requirements.
• Assures and maintains confidentiality and completeness of payroll files and data including their security.
• Actively look for ways to improve processes and procedures and support department transformation initiatives.
• Garnishment administration and process other 3rd party payments such as union dues.
• Provide various reports and data for internal and external audits as required.
• Participate in yearend projects including W-2 preparation.
• Assist in various special projects which may include participation in implementation activities and ad hoc reporting.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $67,400.00-$96,000.00

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.