Payroll Lead

Summary of position:
With 85 years of experience, Osmose proudly serves the electric utility and telecommunications industries across the U.S., helping enable the delivery of safe, reliable and affordable electricity and communications services to millions of customers nationwide. We are the industry leader in wood and steel structure condition assessment, life-extension and rehabilitation services. Our mission is to accurately inspect and mitigate aging infrastructure in a planned, programmatic manner that minimizes owner costs while maximizing benefits.

Headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia, with satellite offices in Atlanta, Buffalo-Depew, Syracuse, Boston-Westborough, Secaucus, NJ, and West Covina, CA the Osmose footprint extends throughout the country. Our employees are inspired to perform each and every day by our core values of integrity, customer focus, safety, respect, excellence, flexibility, efficiency and ownership. Our staff and field personnel represent some of the most tenured, well trained, and innovative professionals in the industry.

We are currently seeking a Payroll Lead. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Lead is responsible for payroll-related tasks and provides direction and assistance to department staff regarding payroll processes. Maintains compliance with local legislations across all payrolls and the end-to-end delivery of all payrolls in an accurate and timely manner.

Responsibilities:

Supports payments of payroll to OUS field employees by performing various

related tasks. The duties listed below should not be considered an all-inclusive list. As the needs of the company change, these duties may be modified as needed.

• Ensures accurate and timely weekly payroll processing for 3,000 Mutli-State Field Hourly employees
• Audits and completes payroll corrections and adjustments
• Provides direction and assistance to department staff regarding payroll processes
• Coordinates workload of payroll department based on input from individual specialists, analyst and manager
• Monitors daily bank exceptions, including ACH rejections, positive pay decisions, etc.
• Creates data import file in Payroll Preprocessor and Imports into Payroll Administration system (UKG)
• Performs NACHA/ACH file, manual check file, and Control Total submission to bank
• Processes garnishments for tax levies, child support, wage assignments, etc.
• Sets up tax states for multi-state employees
• Answers high volume phone calls, emails and general mail regarding payroll/HR/tax questions
• Creates reports and submits to various state agencies and internal departments
• Processes Foremen and Crewmember vacation and sick time requests – Time Off Email Inbox management
• Processes Bonus payments
• Submits Certified Payrolls to state agencies as needed
• Approves employee self service payroll tool in UKG (To Do’s)
• Manages Rapid Payroll debit card process, including creating cards, loading funds, replenishing company account
• Assists Payroll Analyst with union reporting and payments and General Ledger reporting
• Special projects as requested
• Contributes to other duties not specifically mentioned above, to achieve the goals of the company

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years US multi-state payroll experience required.
• Prior experience with payroll software systems required. UKG Pro (formerly UltiPro) strongly preferred; Kronos preferred but not required
• Minimum two year accounting or payroll certificate from college or technical school preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Highly proficient with various computer software systems with the capacity to learn new technology very quickly
• Independent, Self starter and critical thinker who can research and resolve payroll issues
• Knowledge of basic accounting practices and procedures
• MS Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel skills at intermediate level or better
• Considerable initiative with a “can do” attitude: a self-starter with customer focus
• Knowledge of the practice, methods, and techniques of process improvement
• Attention to detail, accurate when working under pressure and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, able to build relationships with other departments and staff at all levels
• Ability to multi-task, solve problems and take responsibility for resolution
• Strong team player, with the ability to work collaboratively
• Cultural awareness, with an ability to work with people at all levels across several countries
• Understanding of requirement to always maintain complete discretion and confidentiality
• Commitment to supporting all Company policies

Benefits

Come grow with us! Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance and Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Critical Illness Plan and more!
• 401(k) with excellent company match
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floating holidays)

Osmose is an Equal Opportunity employer. EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location