Expert Payroll Strategist

hace 1 mes

San José, San José, Costa Rica Wind River A tiempo completo
About Wind River

Wind River is a renowned global leader in delivering cutting-edge software for mission-critical intelligent systems. For over four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of systems that require unparalleled levels of security, safety, and reliability. Our software empowers customers across automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications industries to overcome complex technology challenges on their journey towards the new intelligent machine economy.

The company's software plays a pivotal role in powering some of the world's safest and most secure systems. Notable examples include our involvement in NASA space missions — such as Artemis I, the James Webb Space Telescope, and multiple Mars rovers — and recent 5G milestones — including the world's first successful 5G data session with Verizon and building one of the largest Open RAN networks in the world with Vodafone.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Analyst to join our team. This key role involves end-to-end administration of payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery for our semi-monthly payrolls across three countries (USA, CAN, and CR). Reporting directly to the Payroll Director, this position requires complex payroll calculations and support for activities such as audits, reporting, accounting, and year-end processes.

This critical role collaborates closely with the People, General Ledger, Benefits & Compensation teams, and interacts with third-party providers.

Responsibilities
  1. Process new hires, leaves of absence, terminations, and maintain payroll changes and deductions.
  2. Process salary increases and, if applicable, retroactive payments.
  3. Review and import 3rd party information for semi-monthly payroll processing.
  4. Process child support, wage assignments, and garnishments.
  5. Audit payroll register and other ADP reports.
  6. Prepare and provide semi-monthly and monthly payroll-related reports to HR, FP&A, GL, and Accounting and Finance groups.
  7. Generate payroll reports using ADP Reporting as needed.
  8. Coordinate and plan year-end W-2 processing.
  9. Support Worker's Compensation, 401(k), and FSA audits.
  10. Provide information to employees on payroll matters, tax issues, and benefits deductions.
  11. Interface with outside payroll service (ADP), government agencies, and other vendors to resolve problems and issues.
  12. Ensure SOX Compliance regarding payroll processes.
Requirements
  1. 5+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably with Workforce Now Payroll and ADP Reporting.
  2. Experience with US and Canadian payroll.
  3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of customer service.
  4. Strong attention to detail.
  5. Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
  6. Accounting background highly desired.
  7. BS in Business or Accounting highly preferred.
  8. Must be a team player and able to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
About You

In this pivotal role, you will actively engage in addressing diverse payroll challenges, showcasing your analytical prowess to evaluate identifiable factors and exercising sound judgment in selecting optimal methods and techniques for effective solutions. As a seasoned and fully qualified professional with a comprehensive understanding of Payroll, you will bring creativity to the forefront, resolving a wide array of issues.

Key Contributions
  1. Strategic analysis: Evaluate data, activities, and processes to propose innovative methods for delivering improvements and operational efficiencies.
  2. Networking and collaboration: Cultivate networks with senior internal and external personnel within your area of expertise, fostering collaborative relationships.
  3. Autonomous leadership: Operate at a fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position, showcasing autonomy in day-to-day tasks with minimal instruction.
  4. Accountability and velocity: Take ownership of results, responding with velocity to meet critical deadlines and deliver impactful outcomes.
  5. Effective communication: Engage in constructive communication, actively sharing information to benefit the collective success of the team and the organization.
Benefits
  • Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid Work
  • Medical insurance: Private health insurance
  • Vacation and Time off: Employees are eligible for various types of paid time off
  • Wellness reimbursement

We estimate the annual salary for this role to be approximately $85,000 - $110,000, based on industry standards and the location.

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