Payroll Processor

Position:                              Payroll Processor

Department:                      Human Resources

Reports To:                        SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Employment Status:      Full-Time, Exempt

Office Location:               Corporate Office, NY

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Payroll Processor to run bi-weekly payroll and assist with interdepartmental reporting and ad hoc projects. Our ideal candidate has experience with ADP payroll administration and deep understanding of payroll regulations. This candidate must be able to work with financial details and payroll systems with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Job Specific Responsibilities and Duties:

• Process bi-weekly payroll, by running payroll numbers, going through the internal approval process and processing checks.
• Ensure expense reports are reimbursed in a timely manner utilizing Tallie.
• Coordinate timekeeping, including personal, sick and vacation time, using Kronos.
• Calculate and input retro and special pay amounts.
• Review and import data from time and attendance system to ensure accurate transfer of hours worked as well as paid and unpaid time off hours.
• Update tax status and deduction information.
• Prepare 401K reports and process funding for contributions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies.
• Work with HR team members to ensure accurate understanding of weekly changes impacting payroll.
• Prepare HRIS reports as needed.
• Resolve pay and tax issues and answer payroll-related questions.
• Complete payroll projects on non-payroll weeks including, but not limited to: auditing, running reports, and compliance.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Respond to incoming calls, e-mails, mail and in-person requests.
• Comply with company policies, practices and procedures.
• Attend meetings and prepare follow-up as needed.
• Set goals, prioritize and execute duties of the position.
• Manage documents, files and electronic information in an organized, efficient and secure manner.
• Interact with employees in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Represent company as a professional in appearance and manner
• Communicate written and oral communication at the highest level of professionalism and integrity
• Perform quality and quantity duties as expected for position
• Complete company required training courses as assigned
• Perform special projects, as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3+ years, including experience in complex, multi-state payrolls
• Current knowledge of payroll procedures and related laws
• Excellent understanding of multi-location payroll and taxes
• Familiarity with payroll software/ HRIS (e.g. SAP, ADP, Kronos) and MS Office (especially Excel)
• A keen eye for detail
• An analytical mind and good math skills
• Organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to maintain a professional level of stress tolerance
• Ability to adapt to changing environment
• Must be willing to work up to 3 days in Midtown office

The job description outlined above is considered a core list of job duties/requirements.  This document should not be considered a complete or comprehensive list.  The incumbent assigned to this position is required to perform the duties listed above.  The incumbent is also expected to adapt to changes and/or additions as needed.  Nothing contained within this document is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment between any employee or group of employees and Emigrant Bank and its Subsidiaries.  Emigrant Savings Bank and its Subsidiaries retain and reserve any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. Emigrant Savings Bank and its subsidiaries and affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers.