Payroll Administrator II

Job Title: Payroll Administrator II
Job Location: Waltham, MA (100% Remote but only requires candidate from EST zone)
Job Duration: 03+ Months (Possibilities of Extension)


Pay Range: $27.58/hr. on w2
 
Duties:

• Responsible for one or more of the following:
• Process biweekly multi-state US and Canada payroll of approximately 2,600 employees using Dayforce
• Provide high level of customer service to entire employee population
• Field employee questions with the time keeping system, Dayforce
• Audit and maintain employee files within Dayforce
• Audit files from Dayforce or other sources ensuring high quality of data integrity
• Process levies and garnishments as required by law
• Process one-time payments sent through Workday (tuition reimbursement, R&R’s, sign on bonuses, etc.)
• Respond to internal and external auditor inquiries
• Correspond with other departments, as needed, to ensure tax and labor regulations are followed
• Audit pay period data and correct processing messages related to taxation and other payroll related errors
• Prepare manual checks and ACH payments when needed
• Work with vendors such as Sun Life, Client, and bswift to process payments and employee deductions
• Work with HR to coordinate terminations and final payments dependent on state regulations
• Administer and monitor severance payments according to the signed contract
• Process off-cycle payrolls when needed
• Assist in special projects as needed

 
Skills:

• 3+ years related payroll experience; Multi-state payroll processing a must; DayForce system experience a plus; Solid knowledge of MS Office, especially Word and Excel; Hands-on Ceridian/Dayforce experience preferred, CPP certification a plus.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; Proven interpersonal and team skills; effectively communicates with and influences at all levels of the organization; Produces clear, understandable documentation geared for all audiences.
• Business & Organization Knowledge: Quickly develops an understanding of the PerkinElmer business model.
• Change Management: Exhibits a strong bias for action with a results-orientation; Tackles tough problems with firm deadlines; Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced result driven environment.
• Ethics and Integrity: Business ethics and integrity beyond reproach are a must.

 
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent