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At Piedmont Airlines, our strength lies in the excellence of our service delivery to our customers and airline partners. To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated, reliable leader to join our team as a Payroll Lead. This role is vital in ensuring the accurate and timely execution of payroll processes and involves advanced data analytics responsibilities. The Payroll Lead operates as the Full-Time subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and Workday Reports Writer, providing critical support for system-related queries and improvements. Additionally, this role includes tax and garnishment duties, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The successful candidate will possess strong experience in payroll processing, including responsibilities for tax reporting and managing garnishments. They will also develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and create comprehensive Workday reports to support payroll analytics and compliance. This position reports directly to the Manager, Payroll.
Essential Duties:
Lead the daily operation of assigned payroll duties, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing
Serve as the SME for Workday HRIS, providing expert guidance on system usage, troubleshooting, and enhancements to optimize payroll functions
Develop, maintain, and analyze Power BI dashboards to track and report on payroll metrics, trends, and performance indicators
Train, assess performance, and provide constructive feedback to team members
Oversee the maintenance of payroll records, logs, and files in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations
Manage tax reporting duties, including the accurate calculation and submission of federal, state, and local payroll taxes, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
Oversee and manage garnishment processes, including court-ordered deductions, ensuring accurate and timely implementation in accordance with legal mandates
Create and maintain Workday reports, leveraging payroll data to support strategic decision-making, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives; responsibilities include designing custom reports, performing data extraction, and ensuring data integrity
Oversee the processing of payroll check exceptions, ensuring that any discrepancies are resolved promptly and accurately
Assist with payroll system updates and integrations, working closely with IT and other departments to ensure smooth implementation and minimal disruption to payroll operations
Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to optimize payroll operations
Job Qualifications and Competencies:
Associate’s degree with four (4) years of payroll experience
Strong interpersonal and organization skills
Experience with multi-state payroll and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA)
Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Environment:
Standard office environment, use of telephones, computers, and other office equipment
Some travel may be required
Physical Requirements:
The above statements provide a brief description of the general nature of work performed and are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Duties and expectations are subject to change as needed.
Employment is contingent upon a clear driving record, 10-year Criminal History Records Check, and drug screen as required. We also require proof of high school or GED completion. Minimum 18 years of age.
Benefit package includes paid training, holiday pay, 401(k), vacation, and family travel on the American Airlines network. Medical and dental available.
Starting Rate:
$55,000.00/Annual Salary - 60,000.00/Annual Salary (Based on locale and experience)All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer performance-based bonuses and relocation packages, subject to company policy and performance metrics.
Job Application Deadline:
September 13, 2024Please note that job postings expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on the day before the job application deadline. Ensure your application is submitted on time to be considered for the position.