Payroll Specialist - NAM

Lensa; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lensa is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a remote opportunity with extensive responsibilities overseeing Payroll & Benefits processes. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing payroll, along with a CPP designation. This position involves ensuring compliance, managing relationships with vendors, and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in HR Operations/Lifecycle.
• Experience with Retro pay and US tax regulations.
• Strong customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Payroll processes and manage third-party vendors.
• Ensure compliance with legal and GE Vernova policy requirements.
• Resolve processing issues for customers.

Skills

Payroll & Benefits

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related area

CPP designation

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Job Description Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for the oversight of one or more Payroll & Benefits process(s) which includes developing an in-depth understanding of systems, processes, and legislative rules. Identify trends and/or process improvements, and take ownership of all operations-focused tasks for that process(s) including daily work, outsourcing, and auditing. Leverage deep expertise to work collaboratively across internal operations teams and with GE Businesses to resolve issues.

Job Description

Note: This is a remote opportunity for candidates with knowledge and experience in Retro pay, US tax regulation, US IRS payroll and CPP certified.

Work timings: (8AM - 5PM Eastern Time)

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of one or more Payroll process(s) including work direction, prioritization, and troubleshooting assistance
• Manage third party administrators/vendors/internal business sources (Affiliates, Benefits, Exec Comp) sending payroll deductions and earnings, manage and support Global Payroll Input Tool
• Serve as escalation points to resolve issues or determine remediation steps, payroll approvals
• Manual Retro Pay and Retro Deduction Calculations - pre-Workday , and arrears management
• Absence Management support, PTO, PFL, PSL, Short- and long-term disability pay integration
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and quality to ensure compliance with relevant legal and GE Vernova policy requirements
• Manage metrics, monthly reviews, escalations, disaster recovery testing, and year-end coordination
• Develop broad knowledge of processing procedures to ensure successful execution
• Drive increased productivity and compliance through process improvements, standardization, and simplification
• Work collaboratively across internal teams and establish strong working relationships with the business and key stakeholders in solving complex issues
• Resolve complex processing issues and escalations for internal and external customers while promoting “Best in Class” customer service
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• CPP designation (USA)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in related area (or a high school graduate/GED or equivalent with at least 4 years of relevant work experience). All candidates must have a minimum of 5+ years of experience in HR Operations/Lifecycle or related work experience
• Prior professional work experience with demonstrated achievement in Payroll & Benefits, and/or Operations/Service-oriented environment.
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Solid interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Strong customer service focus, with the ability to anticipate customer needs with a high level of responsiveness
• Proficiency in HR systems (ex. Workday) and technologies
• Ability to quickly embrace new technologies
• Experience establishing and maintaining customer and supplier relationships
• Supportive team player with a drive to create a positive work environment
• Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, & confidentiality
• Passion for continuous process improvement and simplification
• Ability to anticipate and resolve challenges
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to organize and analyze data
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Self-starter who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing across all levels within the organization
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications: Outlook, Excel, Word
  
  

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

• This is a remote position
  
  

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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