Sr Payroll Specialist Job in Gartner

What you ll do

• Prepare, review and approve monthly payrolls for multiple countries.
  
• Prepare off-cycle manual payments as needed with required calculations and system entries.
  
• Process all special payment requests such as commissions, bonuses, severance, and overtime.
  
• Analyze processes to drive efficiencies and best practices
  
• Serve as a liaison between associates and local country payroll contacts.
  
• Resolve problems and respond to inquiries related to payroll earnings, deductions and tax withholding.
  
• Coordinate with HR on employee data changes and benefits as recorded in the HR system.
  
• Coordinate with the Payroll Service Provider Account Manager.
  
• Review payroll system audits and address issues.
  
• Prepare and input journal entries for all payroll activity, and reconcile accounts monthly.
  
• Prepare reports and analyses for management as requested.
  
• Obtain working knowledge of eTime (leave management) solution
  
• Provide support and integration of new payroll acquisitions.
  
• Partner with the global payroll analyst on all project management initiatives
  
• Mentor and train new hires

What you ll need:

• Accounting or Finance degree preferred.
  
• Minimum of 3 years prior payroll experience and CPP designation preferred.
  
• 5+ years work experience preferably in a corporate environment.
  
• ADP or Oracle knowledge preferred.
  
• Payroll System report writer experience preferred.
  
• Ability to multi-task proficiently
  
• Proven ability to work cross functionally within a team
  
• Project management skills
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding sensitive personnel data
  
• Ability to communicate with a diverse audience at various levels within an organization
  
• Effective influencing and listening skills
  
• World class internal/external customer service skills
  
• Strong initiative and drive
  
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment
  
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
  
• Exceptional analytical skills
  
• Proactive problem solving skills
  
• Excellent attention to detail
  
• Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to drive results
  
• Ability to mentor and train others.