Nippon Express USA · 6 hours ago
Senior Payroll Specialist
Wood Dale, IL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNippon Express USA is a logistics solutions provider and a subsidiary of Nippon Express Company, Ltd. The Senior Payroll Specialist will ensure timely and accurate payroll processing while maintaining compliance with company policies and federal/state regulations, as well as providing excellent customer service.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyLogistics
Responsibilities
Preparation of pay related data including but not limited earnings and deduction adjustments, bonus payments, tax withholding and direct deposit updates and self-service guidance
Employee data maintenance including but not limited to new hire setup, job related changes related (job, department, branch updates, etc.), status changes, terminations
Time and Attendance administration, working with supervisors/managers ensuring completion and approval of timecards, making updates and edits to timecards ensuring proper pay. Pre-balancing of hourly hours to ensure correct reporting to 3rd party payroll vendor for processing
Ensure compliance laws are met for all garnishment and support orders for federal and state withholding and confirming timely execution of required steps as it pertains to answers, deduction setup, and payments with 3rd party payroll vendor
Resolve and troubleshoot all routine and non-routine payroll problems, including tax notices received
Reviewing, editing and approving payrolls after managers signoff
Partner with the 3rd party payroll vendor to initiate, review, edit and approve payrolls being processed on a weekly, biweekly and monthly basis ensuring employees are paid correctly
Handling off cycle pay requests as needed
Work with General ledgers and SAP accounting system
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5+ years' experience with the ADP and/or UKG payroll software programs, UKG preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, Adobe
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and written
A general knowledge of Payroll taxation
Multi-state payroll processing experience
The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a steady paced environment to deliver results to deadlines
Strong understanding of end to end payroll processing, payroll requirements, laws, taxes and regulations
Must work well with a high level of confidentiality
Preferred
2-year college degree preferred, or equivalent experience
General Ledger and SAP experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
401k with a company match
Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
Generous Vacation and Sick time.
Company
Nippon Express USA
Nippon Express services continue to expand the globe, achieving a five-point framework across Japan, the Americas and Europe, and stretching into the rapidly developing markets of East Asia, South Asia and Oceania.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1950-02-16IPO
Recent News
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