Lead Payroll Specialist

The incumbent is responsible for processing and auditing payroll while overseeing a team of payroll specialists. Additionally, in the absence of the Payroll Manager, the incumbent coordinates daily payroll activities and manages the payroll function.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that teammate payroll processing is in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and completed in a timely and accurate manner

Assist in payroll accounting, transactions, reporting, and other operations

Review and audit payroll reports for correctness prior to payroll processing/posting

Provide training and support to payroll specialists. Provide semi-annual reviews and feedback/corrective action/development plans as needed

Accurate and timely filing of quarterly and year end tax with our third party payroll company

Biweekly/Monthly payroll processing

Respond to payroll inquiries from Managers, Labor Relations, and/or teammates in a timely manner

Maintain teammate payroll records in compliance with retention policies

Process manual pay adjustments when required and ensure compliance with overtime laws and union contract guidelines

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Required Education: High School

Other Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred

Minimum Years of Experience: 3-5 years payroll processing experience for a company with > 7,000 employees; experience with collective bargaining agreements helpful, Workday experience preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

Basic knowledge of labor laws and taxation

Skills & Abilities

Leadership, organizational and time management skills

Exceptional customer service and communication skills

Ability to build and maintain partnerships with store teammates and the labor relations team

Ability to read and interpret various pay rules and eligibility requirements

FORMAL POLICY SETTING

Makes recommendations to management - Formally responsible for making recommendations to management regarding policies and procedures associated with one’s department or division.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Walking

Primarily sitting

Standing

Primarily sitting

Lifting

Up to 25 lbs

Travel

0-25%

Work Environment

Standard office environment and normal business hours. Some work outside of normal business hours may be required at certain times of the year or as necessitated by the job.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Additional Requirements – Internal candidates:
Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks.
Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks.
Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline).
If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance.

Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.