Payroll Specialist

Leica Microsystems has helped shape the future for over 170 years, by developing groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. As a global leader, we’re driven by continuous improvement to excite our customers and to create the best work environment for our people. Customer focus, innovation, and teamwork are at the core of our culture and the foundation of our success.
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The Payroll Specialist will administer approximately 300 employees in North America. Manages accurate and timely processing and auditing of payroll. Develop, communicate and maintain payroll policies and procedures within Federal and State guidelines.

Responsibilities:
Manage bi-weekly and weekly, multi-state payroll, including commission, bonus, payroll changes, new hires, terminations, salary increases, bonus, and calculation of retro pay. Develop standards in compliance with state wage and hour laws including overtime, double time, California terminations, manual checks, vacation benefits utilization and liability calculations. Proactively audit reports and ensure 100% compliance to one-over-one approval for any payments.
Manage auto allowance, DSL reimbursements, COLA, and supplemental wage requests.
Manage time and attendance collection (E-Time) for data necessary to process payroll including data entry, vacation accruals and other re-imbursements.
Develop and maintain up to date payroll policies and procedures. Resolve payroll discrepancies by managing Workday and ADP policies and procedures. Maintain relationships with HR and Corporate partners to ensure seamless working relationships. Proactively audit on-going allowances for continued relevance and accuracy.
Responsible for processing all payroll related general ledger journal entries and completing related account reconciliations.
Troubleshoot and maintain ADP GL best practices, mapping issues, and new pay code entries.
Lead for all Audit requests related to payroll, ensuring that all policies are being followed. This includes internal and external auditors.
Reconcile and verify any discrepancies related to 401k, DCP, Health coverage, IBNR accruals.
Assist other accounting staff, as needed, in performing accounting functions and maintaining effective accounting processes.
Ensure all compliance policies are supported including SOX requirements including, but not limited to the SOX narrative.
Special projects as assigned

Qualifications:
Professional Experience
Minimum 5 years related experience
Manage and own large payroll and related process ( 300 employees)
Handle multi-state payroll and payroll taxes
Manage ADP, Payforce E-Time, and ADPGL

Education
Associate’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field Required
Bachelor’s Degree preferred

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