PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

Job Summary: 
Performs payroll processing activities including the preparation, processing and balancing of payroll for more complex groups. Ensures all information received from data interfaces and manual data sources is uploaded to the system without error. Utilizes internal or external payroll technologies for payroll processing activities. 

 

Main Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in Payroll, Accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
• Experience with payroll software (e.g., SAP, ADP, Oracle or similar).
• Understanding of payroll processes and labor laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience preparing payroll reports
• ISO 9001 and DMS knowledge or background is preferred.
  
  Key Responsibilities: 
• Processes payroll according to internal policies, procedures, and work instructions. 
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with helpdesk experts on complex payroll issues. Ensures payments are calculated and paid accurately and timely; ensures proper calculation of taxes and deductions. 
• Provides customer support to large sites or multiple locations including any off-cycle or replacement payments needed. Works with Payroll Accounting to clear and reconcile items.
•  Participates in the review and preparation of data necessary for the filing of payroll related tax returns and miscellaneous withholding forms. Participates in year-end process including year-end adjustments, year-end tax statements and review of year-end tax filing information. Serves as an internal and external resource on payroll system related inquiries. 
• Participates in continuous improvement projects and initiatives; supports the development and maintenance of payroll process documentation.
•  Ensures compliance with internal controls on payroll systems and compliance with tax and other payroll related legislation. Responsible for accurate and efficient internal and mandatory external reporting Initiate and monitor helpdesk inquiries; assign and escalate for appropriate resolution. Meet all legal, contractual, and governance requirements. Maintain and protect the confidential information and privacy of each employee. Provides superior customer service—respond courteously, accurately and in a timely fashion to payroll questions and requests.
•  Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience. Conducts internal auditing of payroll to ensure accurate payroll runs 
  
  Qualifications and Competencies: 
• Competencies: Human Resources Data Management - Acts on people data to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with company policy and legislative requirements.
•  Employee Relations - Builds constructive relationships with employees and other stakeholders; reinforces consistent application of Cummins standards applies knowledge of employment and labor law; effectively manages conflict; builds and maintains a collaborative, productive work environment through information sharing and consultation. 
• Payroll Administration - Translates company policies, tax and legislative requirements in the delivery of accurate and timely employee payments and reporting; ensures compliance with applicable regulations and internal control procedures.
•  Human Resources Business Process Execution - Manages the execution of Human Resources business processes, seeking efficiency, accuracy, positive business performance outcomes and operational agility; integrates activities across processes as needed; assures compliance with process and legal requirements; effectively balances process requirements and business leader needs. 
• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
•  Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Being resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. 
• Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. 
• Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.