Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Assist with the coordination of payroll processing operations for the team. Helps monitor workflow, team assignments and processing deadlines. Helps to ensure accurate and timely processing of the weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payrolls, the company's required Multi-Employer Trust Fund (METF) contributions, and the deduction and payment of union dues. Functions as a go to for the Payroll Specialists as needed.
This role requires 4 days in office for up to 6 months to learn the role and then will be able to shift to 3 days a week in office and 2 days remote.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with ensuring accuracy and compliance with the processes associated with the weekly, biweekly and monthly payrolls, and settlement of the payrolls, including the timely remittance of payroll taxes, and other deductions; maintains accurate teammate payroll records.
• Accurately and compliantly calculates and remits monthly METFs contributions; prepares and distributes related reports; responds to third-party fund audit requests and coordinates any necessary remediation.
• Accurately and compliantly processes garnishments.
• Responds to payroll inquiries from store managers and teammates in a timely manner.
• Responds to contribution inquiries from Labor Relations, unions, funds and teammates in a timely manner.
• Manages union membership including enrollments, dues deductions and remittances, and reporting.
• Serves as a backup for accurate and compliant processing and settlement of weekly, biweekly and monthly payrolls, including the timely remittance of payroll taxes, and other deductions; maintains accurate teammate payroll records.
• Records journal entries and performs account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Provide oversight to the Payroll Specialists as needed and work on special projects as assigned by the Payroll Manager.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Required Education: Associate Degree
• Other Requirements: Associates Degree or equivalent experience/training preferred. Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Professional Payroll (CPP) designation preferred.
• Minimum Years of Experience: 3-5 years

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge

• Experience with Workday Payroll Preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state payroll and tax requirements and regulations in a multi-state environment, understanding of general HR principles and experience with union payrolls desired.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, V-Lookups, etc.).

Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional organizational skills and the strong ability to work on multiple projects at a time.
• Ability to build and maintain powerful partnerships internally and externally.
• Commitment to serving customers through timely and clear communication.

FORMAL POLICY SETTING
No formal responsibility
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 (ex. Front line retail support during holidays).

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.