Position Description:  Provide support for payroll-related projects and initiatives to facilitate accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of payroll systems and processes.

Reports to: Senior Accounting Manager, Payroll Projects & Systems

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide support for payroll-related data requests for internal and external audits and reporting.Develop, document, and maintain procedures for payroll processes and systems, including year-end payroll processes.Provide first-level response for payroll service desk tickets and assist with escalated issues requiring advanced reviews.Collaborate with others to develop business requirements and documentation for payroll system changes, enhancements and related initiatives.Conduct testing for payroll system updates and other payroll-related projects. Prepare monthly cost reports and generate General Ledger (GL) entries.Provide support for new HRIS system implementation, monitor data replication between systems to ensure transfer data accuracy. Perform regular payroll audits to validate data accuracy and integrity. Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and system errors through to completion or escalate for additional support.Design and generate new payroll reports as directed.Manage and execute year-end payroll tasks, including annual income reporting and SAP variant maintenance.Actively contribute to process improvement initiatives, using continuous improvement concepts, processes, and methodologies.Develop and present Payroll department training sessions as directed.Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.