Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Location: This opportunity is available in the Corning, NY and greater Wilmington, NC areas. Corning Credit Union is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources Team. Corning Credit Union (CCU) is one of the leading credit unions in the nation with $2.4 billion in assets and more than 160,000 members worldwide. Headquartered in Corning, NY, we also have facilities in Wilmington, NC, Myrtle Beach, SC, and Franklin County, PA. We exist solely to serve our members. We're committed to helping our members prosper by being a trusted advisor for financial services. We are also committed to fostering a strong service culture within the organization. Teamwork, open communication, and valuing the individual are just a few of the key performance standards that help us provide an exceptional work environment for our outstanding team. If you share our passion for serving others, then CCU is the place for you to build a rewarding career. In addition to the vast opportunities that exist within the organization, CCU also offers a competitive base salary and annual bonus plan along with an exceptional benefits package. With a strong emphasis on our team and dedication to excellent customer service, Corning Credit Union continues to be an employer of choice across the markets we serve.Role Summary: The Payroll Specialist is primarily responsible for administering payroll for the Credit Union, including timekeeping, payroll processing, and managing financial settlements. The ability to research and comply with federal and state wage and hour laws, industry best practices, and applicable tax code is also a core function of the role. Essential Job Duties Maintains substantial knowledge and ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations and Internal Revenue Code as it relates to the payment and taxation of wages and benefits.Processes bi-weekly payroll, audits complex entries, and reconciles payroll reports and ledgers.Collaborates with the accounting department to manage GL entries and ensure accurate financial settlement.Audits bi-weekly, quarterly, and annual reports including Wage and Tax registers, 941s, W2s, and W3s to ensure timely filings. Takes a lead role in complying with applicable external audits.Gathers and analyzes data for various HR metrics, proactively reporting on notable trends. Processes HRIS entries and maintenance, including assisting with new hires and employee updates. Effectively responds to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and other HR needs.Serves as one of the department's HRIS technical experts, ensuring accurate maintenance and mapping of employee data.Reviews unemployment insurance claims and account balances and responds within deadlines. Assists the HR team with annual benefits enrollment and compensable leaves of absence, including third-party sick pay.Assists in researching and drafting personnel policies, as needed. Identifies ways to improve policies and procedures for the future.Consistently embodies CCU's culture and performance standards and collaborates with the rest of HR/Talent Management to support initiatives that promote our culture. Also assumes responsibility for other projects or duties as required or assigned.Required CompetenciesMaintains an extraordinary degree of confidentiality as it relates to matters of personnel and compensation. Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adjust their approach to reach varying personalities, especially when communicating or training on complex topics.Has exceptional judgment and the ability to make quick decisions and think creatively when working with complex situations.Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.Exceptional detail orientation and accuracy in work. Effectively manages stress in a constantly changing environment.Forward thinking and possesses business acumen.Highly analytical with strong research skills and the ability to interpret and apply regulation to matters of compliance and taxation.Possesses strong vendor management skills and the ability to hold vendors accountable, as needed.Strong technical skills with the ability to implement new settings and services within the HRIS.Has experience effectively leading HR projects.Possesses advanced Excel skills.Education RequirementsA Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources preferred. Commensurate work experience will also be considered. Experience Requirements3+ years of experience serving as a lead payroll administrator within a corporate environment (100+ EEs) is required. CPP or FPC certification is desired.Strong experience navigating payroll and tax laws is required.Experience working with a corporate HRIS is required, experience with ADP Workforce Now and Time and Attendance is munication Skills RequirementsThe ability to read and comprehend moderate to advanced instructions and correspondence.The ability to write moderate to advanced correspondence within professional etiquette standards.The ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations.Physical Requirements Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the role.Ability to work within a moderately noisy, fast paced environment.Regular use of computer is required.Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, ability to adjust focus from computer to paper and/or close range to long pensation - The Payroll Specialist pay range is $58,500 to $74,000 per year. Hiring rates are dependent on several factors, including years of related work experience, education, and geographic location. Corning Credit Union also offers an annual bonus plan as part of its comprehensive compensation package. Additionally, most roles have further levels providing added growth opportunities and earnings potential. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Corning Credit Union values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Pay transparency nondiscrimination provision. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Minimum Salary: 58,500 Maximum Salary: 74,000 Salary Unit: Yearly

Created: 2024-10-19