Payroll Lead

The TJX Companies, Inc.; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

smoking cessation support

bereavement leave

401(k) Associate contributions

credit union

cell phone discounts

Job summary

The TJX Companies, Inc. in Decatur, GA is seeking a Payroll Lead to oversee timely and accurate payroll processing, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and support HR on payroll issues. You will manage timekeeping systems, resolve discrepancies, and train associates while maintaining data confidentiality.

Starting pay is $21.90 per hour with strong benefits including 401(k), EAP, and more. Join a Fortune 100 company that values growth and development.

Qualifications

• Very Good Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking skills; ability to work independently and involve others as needed.
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Responsibilities

• Oversee timely and accurate entry of payroll data into UKG and banking systems for store, DC, and home office associates.
• Review and audit work of coordinators; ensure weekly payroll deadlines are met.
• Run SOX and internal audit reports; document findings and ensure data accuracy.
• Assist in problem solving to ensure timely and accurate pay and proper garnishments.
• Provide weekly payroll reports for analysis and compliance; support payroll system enhancements.
• Train new associates on payroll procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Decision-making

Organization

Customer service

PC skills (Excel, Word)

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Payroll Lead

Job Summary

TJX Payroll Lead is responsible foroverseeing the timely and accurate processing of payroll for the company, ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations, managing time and attendance systems, resolving payroll discrepancies, training new associates on payroll procedures, and providing support to HR teams on payroll related issues, all while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive employee data.

Major Areas Of Responsibility

• Oversee the timely and accurate entry of payroll data into the UKG and Banking Systems. This includes adjustments for store, DC, and home office associates, severance, disability and LOA, garnishments, and direct deposits. Review and audit the work of coordinators and peers.
• Ensure critical daily and weekly deadlines are met, and all exception items are resolved in time for the processing of the weekly payroll. Assist Payroll Coordinators with requests including voids/reversals/reissues
• Run and review various SOX and internal audit reports, researching exceptions, documenting findings, and ensuring accuracy of payroll data for all domestic associates.
• Assist in problem solving to ensure all associates are paid timely and accurately, and garnishments are posted properly. Audit the work of coordinators to ensure accuracy and completeness. Monitor compliance of home office payroll administrators.
• Create various balance adjustments and enter others as directed to ensure associates' records reflect accurate information; create and enter various BEE batches to ensure appropriate payments and adjustments are issued timely and accurately
• Provide various weekly payroll reports for analysis, reconciling, and compliance with SOX; assist with Abandoned Property State filings.
• Assist with testing enhancements or fixes to the Oracle Payroll System.
• Train or assist new associates on payroll procedures and guidelines, provide on-going assistance and support in resolving issues. Ensure knowledge and judgment are executed when dealing with confidential and/or sensitive issues. May provide input to management regarding associate performance.

Minimum Skill Required

• Very Good Problem-Solving skills and Critical Thinker/Problem Solving skills (i.e. can identify and anticipate problems); ability to work independently and involve others as appropriate
• Strong Leadership skills (i.e. ability to review workloads and reallocate as needed, ability to train and set expectations for associates)
• Good Decision-Making skills (i.e. ability to decide based on a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgment); ability to make good decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines
• Strong Organizational and Follow Through skills (ability to effectively handle multiple tasks each day and to clearly document findings)
• Ability to provide quality customer service to a variety of contacts, via verbal and written communication
• Good PC skills (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word)
• Ability to work well in a high-volume production environment as part of a team

Minimum Experience Required To Perform This Job

1 - 3 years payroll experience

Starting Pay Rate

This position has a starting pay rate of $21.90 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Address

2300 Miller Rd, Decatur, GA

Location

Marshalls Distribution Center Atlanta

Benefits

• Associate discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• smoking cessation support
• bereavement leave
• 401(k) Associate contributions
• credit union
• cell phone discounts.

Also, those who meet certain service or hours requirements are eligible for:

• 401(k) match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability coverage
• paid parental leave
• paid holidays/vacation/sick
• scholarship program.

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package.

TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Address

2300 Miller Road

Location

USA Marshalls Distribution Center Atlanta

Starting Pay Rate

This position has a starting pay rate of $18.00 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.