GE Vernova · 5 hours ago
Payroll Specialist - NAM
Schenectady
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$73K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expGE Vernova is a company that focuses on providing professional development and competitive compensation. They are seeking a Payroll Specialist responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency, while also guiding employees and leaders in payroll processes and promoting self-service adoption.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
Responsibilities
Manage Tier 2 timekeeping inquiries and resolve complex payroll issues
Prepare and submit timekeeping files for payroll processing. Serve as functional owner of time and attendance (T&A) systems, including reporting and system testing where applicable
Support payroll inputs including pay corrections, one-time payments, awards, and reimbursements
Ensure collective agreement pay changes (e.g., wage adjustments, COLA updates) are accurately executed
Manage payroll input for on-cycle and off-cycle runs ensuring compliance and accuracy
Educate employees and leaders on proper pay and timekeeping practices and the use of self-service tools
Act as gatekeeper for off-cycle, special, and one-time pay requests, ensuring adherence to policies and standards. Reinforce payroll policies and support escalation exceptions, as necessary
Provide onsite support (where required) through scheduled office hours and walk-in requests, while guiding employees through appropriate self-service channels
Deliver real-time feedback to People Operations and HR teams on gaps in content, policy, or processes
Partner on pay and time-related projects including self-service enablement and adoption, T&A updates, site-driven pay impacts, and pay-impact testing
Drive process standardization and self-service adoption & enablement and reinforce People Leader and Employee-defined accountabilities
Apply Lean principles to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field (or high school diploma/GED with at least 2 years of directly relevant experience)
Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll, timekeeping, HR operations, or employee lifecycle administration
Strong knowledge of payroll processes, pay compliance requirements, and timekeeping systems
Demonstrated achievement in payroll and timekeeping administration, ideally in a large operations/service-oriented environment
Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and analyze complex data
Proficiency with payroll/HRIS systems and reporting tools
Preferred
Workday and case management experience preferred
Familiarity with Lean or process optimization principles strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
A tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.68MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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