Overview of the role
This position is responsible for managing the accurate and timely processing of payroll using UKG and Kronos/WFM time and labor systems. This associate will respond to frequent and urgent requests for information regarding payroll, will be responsible for the administration of payroll, including escheatment and garnishment notifications, maintaining policies and procedures, seeking areas for constant efficiencies and improvements, and managing the overall processing needs of the payroll department.
Responsibilities
Manage weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing through UKG and ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness of runs. Respond to questions from associates and managers regarding paychecks, direct deposit, W-2s, and/or general payroll questions. Run and prepare reports on a regular basis for Payroll and other departments. Prepare and administer payroll information for imports/exports from Core HR system and time keeping systems into UKG payroll for processing, assist with quality control and record maintenance to ensure accuracy, service quality and data integrity. Manage audit checks to validate accuracy of payroll (pre check and post checks). Manage payroll check escheatment process and garnishment notifications. Process special requests and off-cycle payroll checks as needed. Oversee the company's compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll and tax regulations as well as company policies and procedures. Oversee the daily work activities and operations of a team offering feedback, coaching and development of effective team dynamics. Assists with the acquisition and retention of talent, performance management, and other associate interactions. Able to manage routine associate performance issues (e.g. failure to meet objectives), partnering with HR. Participate in special projects as assigned, including projects involving HCM HR and Finance, Benefits systems and payroll audits. Assist and back up team members as needed. Support additional projects as assigned by Director of Payroll.
Criteria
Three to five years of payroll processing experience. Strong technical background with UKG payroll system and Kronos timekeeping system, a plus. Strong administrative skills, including attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent organizational, prioritizing and time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong focus to customer service, including the ability to work well with internal and external customers and vendors, as well as a commitment to meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Strong excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, condition formulas. Strong sense of business ethics, integrity, confidentiality and accountability. Must be team-oriented, flexible and support the company's values.
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About Our Company
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. Weve seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasnt changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, were a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and were always looking for new energy and ideas.