Payroll Specialist - Insight Global : Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTION

A client of Insight Global is seeking a Global Payroll Specialist to join their corporate office team in Indy. As the Global Payroll Specialist, you will oversee the day-to-day payroll operations, support new and existing pay programs, including our international expansion, and drive process improvement of the international payroll resources team. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Global HRBP, the Specialist will work closely with a team of HR and Payroll professionals to support an international organization. This position is highly visible throughout the organization and is a great fit for someone with a customer-focus mindset with strong analytical aptitude. Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinates (with US team) payroll processing for several countries currently UK, France, and the Netherlands

Lead on the maintenance of payroll information; collection, calculation, and entry of data; check distribution; retroactive pays; and front-end edits. Processes organization's payroll and compiles and analyzes payroll data to maintain accurate payroll records.

Partner with our selected global payroll provider and lead the implementation related to our global payroll setup as we prepare the opening of new countries

Coordinate with internal finance team and/or payroll provider disbursements of funds for employees, benefit providers, taxes, and other payments as necessary

Follow up with Store Managers as necessary regarding incomplete and/or inaccurate paperwork/inputs.

Process statutory payments for the European countries

Identifies and implements payroll process improvements and best practices, driving improved customer service levels and eliminating unnecessary payroll errors.

Monitors payroll-related transactions and verifies that they are processed in compliance with external and internal policies. Maintains knowledge of payroll-related rules and laws (including tax) that govern the payroll administration practices. Applies professional and technical knowledge, skills, and judgment to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. Additional Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Reconciles errors and maintains payroll records. Audits payroll data changes to ensure validity and accuracy. Responsible for the data integrity of the payroll systems and ensures accuracy of employee information and cost centers.

Drives the resolution for technical, system or other payroll issues. Monitors system reports and works with IT team and providers to resolve errors.

Develops system reporting to provide relevant and timely data and analyses. Uses analytical approach to create metrics to provide to business partners to assist in critical business decisions.

Communicates with district managers, department heads, managers and others on payroll policies and procedures to ensure smooth ongoing payroll operations.

Resolve payroll inquiries to ensure a timely, equitable and courteous resolution, process adjustments as necessary.

Leads the training of payroll staff.

Oversees external and internal partnerships that facilitate payroll processes, including garnishment administration, bonuses, benefits administration, etc.

Manages regular preparation of relevant reports, including monthly, quarterly and year-end (gross payroll hours worked, paid leave accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, workers compensation, legal requests,

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1+ year of Payroll experience in France

3+ years of payroll experience, working with both payroll and time and attendance systems.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Advanced knowledge of Excel required (i.e., Advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and index abilities).