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It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose.
Our team’s expertise in human insights and cloud technology, allows companies and employees around the world to transform and thrive.With a competitive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.Join our team.
Because transformation takes a workforce.
Learn more at careers.alight.com .Job DescriptionThe Payroll Associate will process, analyze, research, validate and correct payroll issues for the client’s employees on the daily basis.
The Payroll Associate is responsible for processing and submitting payrolls according to the client’s service level agreements.
Assist in correction and resolution of all data generated fatal errors that would prevent client’s employees from receiving proper payments.
Monitor and escalate all systems related errors that would jeopardize delivery of accurate payroll data from PeopleSoft.Essential Functions: Responsible for processing payrolls according to pre-approved dates and/or immediate requests from client.
Responsible for overall collection of payroll closed time / overpayments /reversal working with T, HRADMIN, Benefits for assigned agency.
Process on cycle and off-cycle payroll requests.
Effective time and organizational skills; Well developed in troubleshooting and problem solving Self starter; able to identify work that needs to be done and do it without being instructed Ability to work within a team where members depend on each other to get a job done, respecting and valuing the diversity of varying inputs and contributions of each team member Process more complex payroll changes, including bonuses, STD, return to work, LOA, military leave, severance, and employee death.
Serve as back-up for other team members as required.
Conduct audits of peers payrolls May need to work non-standard hours depending on payroll cycles assigned and payroll processing schedule Interacts with customers by answering questions and requests.
Prepare and utilize query-based system (i.e.
SAP, PeopleSoft) reports to monitor data for all client employees.
Analyze and trend data to identify payroll-impacting errors.
Identify the severity of issues and escalate jeopardy items to appropriate personnel.
Work under strict deadlines to meet contract deliverables.
Maintains and executes payroll files according to company and/or client policy.
Daily, monthly, and quarterly tax maintenance for the client.
Responsible for providing documentation of procedures.
Other duties, as assigned by your immediate supervisor and/or manager.Supervisory Responsibility: No, this position does not have supervisory responsibilities.Work Environment:This job operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, converse with, exchange and assess information.
The employee is frequently in the stationary position but may occasionally move from this position.
In addition, the employee will constantly operating office equipment, including telephone and computer with multiple screens,This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds and will be in an office environment.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time position.
Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
This position may regularly require long hours and weekend work.Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma/GED Must have proficiency with various software applications including Microsoft Word, and Excel.
One Note skills are highly desirable.
Must have strong understanding of the acceptable and professional business rules and business/payroll logic to identify issues and to correct payroll data.
Must be capable of understanding system transactions impacting Payroll and Benefits.
Ability to process a high volume of detailed work in a short timeframe.Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field from a four-year college or university Extensive knowledge of system (i.e.
SAP, PeopleSoft) functionality and specific client’s programming logic and business rules Critical thinking skills Detailed knowledge of system functionality regarding HR, Staffing, Benefits, Retirement, and Payroll actions and processes.
Strong business analytical skills to statistically graph and trend changes in payroll.
1-3 years applicable system (i.e.
SAP, PeopleSoft) experience desirable Ability to communicate effectively with high-level client contacts.
Strong oral and written communication.Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Have flexibility on time Easily adapt to change Multitasks with critical processesBy applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies.
Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test.
You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.Our commitment to Diversity and InclusionAlight believes diversity should be visible, valued, and sustained throughout the organization.
And we’re committed to enabling an inclusive culture of belonging that engages all colleagues and grows the diversity of our talent to proudly represent the clients and communities we serve .As an affirmative action employer, we adhere to the principles of equal employment opportunity in the workplace as defined in our diversity policy statement.Diversity Policy StatementAlight does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, gender, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law.
In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship.
Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.Authorization to work in the Employing CountryApplicants for employment in the country in which they are applying ( Employing Country ) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight._Note, this job description does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units._We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organizationDISCLAIMER:Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.