Payroll Coordinator

Since 1994, Sonic has been committed to building a faster, more affordable internet, and to hiring the nicest people around. We are looking for exceptional employees who want to challenge the industry for the better by putting members first and offering accessible connectivity for everyone.
Foster your personal growth, develop your career, and make a difference in an industry where honest business practice has become optional. Every career opening at Sonic is an opportunity to join a dedicated team where each department works closely together with one another.
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Pay Scale

$22-$27 hourly

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical + Dental + Vision benefits
• 401k and Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Education opportunities
• Stipend for high-speed internet access
• Paid Comprehensive Training
• Growth Opportunities
• Company Paid Pregnancy/Bonding Leave

POSITION TITLE:                  Payroll Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:                     Human Resources

REPORTS TO:                       Payroll Manager

FLSA STATUE:                     Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for a majority of the data entry, time-keeping and functions associated with payroll processing.  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Full-time, non-exempt position - position can be hybrid

QUALIFICATIONS:

As a Payroll Coordinator you will need to know best practices and payroll processing basics.  Experience with Payroll and HRIS Software (UKG Pro WFM), as well as knowledge of local, state and federal payroll laws are sought for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works in a team environment coordinating with the Payroll Manager
• Audit timesheets for missing punches, pending PTO and punch change requests
• Timesheet Reports to team leads/supervisors/managers
• Research payroll problems and initiates problem resolution
• Load batch import files into payroll processing system and runs audits
• Input changes into the payroll system
• Respond to agency notices, VOE’s and other forms as necessary
• Respond to employee and management questions/requests in ticketing system
• Calculates and prepares off-cycle manual checks
• Follows all established controls.
• Performs other duties as necessary/assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Bi-Lingual English/Spanish a plus
• Experience with UKG Pro WFM
• Payroll Certification preferred (FPC/CPP)
• 1-3 years experience in Payroll or related experience.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritize and complete projects within tight deadlines
• Knowledge of HR/Payroll policies and best practices (emphasis on confidentiality)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Teams or similar software
• Experience with UKG and/or HRIS/Payroll systems
• Hybrid: 3 days in office, including payroll run and pay days

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and stand; talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; key/type.

Equal Opportunity:

Sonic is an equal opportunity employer. Sonic is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. It also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Sonic is an at-will employer. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement, or contract, between the employer and employee and is subject to change. Other functions may be assigned and/or reassigned by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The only employment contract that exists between you and Sonic is that of at-will employment. Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.