ROLE SUMMARY

The junior payroll associate is assisting in the timely and accurate execution of all payroll activities and operations for assigned payroll cycles/populations partnering with the more senior payroll colleagues. This includes processing, validation, balancing, audit compliance, exceptions, repayments, off-cycle, post-payroll and annual processes.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITES

• Assist in managing activities associated with regular execution of assigned payrolls, including collection and validation of inputs and error resolution. Communicate payroll kick off and approval processing milestones. Validate and balance payroll, process changes to correct errors or provide updates.
• Assist in providing required funding forecasts, bank files and GL files to Treasury and Finance.
• Distribute required reports to stakeholders during and post-payroll.
• Work with senior payroll colleagues to process more complex payroll changes, including sales bonuses, STD, return to work, LOA, military leave, severance and employee death.
• Process off-cycle payroll requests partnering with senior payroll colleagues
• Assist in the overall collection of payroll claims / overpayments / repayments working with HR, Legal and Payroll teams.
• Assist in developing and publishing annual payroll calendar, including cut-off dates and other key dates to all stakeholders.
• Ensure all necessary audit processes are implemented and followed in order to assure Sarbanes-Oxley, external and internal audit compliance. Record pertinent RCM and validation activities in corporate systems.
• Work with vendor, Digital, Finance and other teams as needed to ensure technology, integrations, GL interfaces and other system components are functional.
• Respond where possible to colleague inquiries as referred by the HR Service Center.
• Serve as back-up for other team members as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources or related field required
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality
• Ability to participate in projects and other teamwork
• Demonstrate an eager to learn and problem-solving attitude
• Fluency in French is required

LI#PFE