PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
Location: Miami, Florida
Country: United States
Region: Southeast
Reference Number: 4400221006
Position Type: Permanent
Category: Apparel, Retail
Job Function: Mid to Senior Level
About Perry Ellis International
Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's apparel, accessories and fragrances. The company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike for swimwear, and Callaway, PGA TOUR and Jack Nicklaus for golf apparel.
SUMMARY
The purpose of this position is to process employees’ payroll in an accurate and timely manner, supporting the organizational objectives of providing confidentiality and administration of Perry Ellis International policies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze/audit time and attendance data from Kronos prior to payroll processing.
- Contact all locations for missing and/or incorrect data. Import and reconcile the hours from Kronos into Oracle each pay period.
- Research discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation (e.g., time sheets, leave time, etc.) for accuracy.
- Process Payroll: Including calculating employee hours, wages, deductions and taxes on a bi-weekly basis.
- Run payroll reports in Fusion auditing special pays.
- Sort and distribute all live checks and vouchers.
- Prepare and maintain standard and ad hoc reports, queries, and conduct appropriate audits.
- Prepare payroll related documents for verification of employment and salary.
- Respond promptly to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, and other payroll-related matters.
- Maintain a wide variety of payroll information, files, and records.
- Assist the Payroll Manager with payroll taxes and compliance.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times to protect employee privacy.
- Cover for team members in a back-up role as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Highly organized, with ability to multi-task and set priorities.
- Ability to adapt quickly to frequent change.
- Flexible personal style to work with diverse personalities.
- Effective communication skills for employees and management.
- Knowledge of state and federal wage and tax laws.
- Critical thinking in decision making.
- Solid knowledge of Oracle-Fusion, Kronos, and Excel.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of five years of experience in payroll administration.
- Proficient experience with Excel and Oracle-Fusion payroll.
- Organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented.
- Strong problem solving and conflict resolution capabilities.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Legal Disclaimer: Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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