June 15, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Payroll Specialist I

Organization:
Oncor Electric Delivery
Region:
Canada, Texas, Dallas
End of contest:
Aug 20, 2024
Type:
Full time
Category:
Accounting/finance
Description

Summary

·       Under moderate direction, performs specific payroll, payroll tax and funding activities to support the payroll team and the HR organization.  

Key Roles & Responsibilities   Directly or through others, the incumbent:

·       Process accurate and timely regular cycle and off-cycle payrolls for approximately 4,500 employees.  Regular payroll cycles are semi-monthly and biweekly.

·       Generate payroll data reports for review prior to finalizing payroll runs.    

·       Generate payroll funding data and funding documentation for review and approval. 

·       Coordinate with payroll vendor for tax and garnishment funding.

·       Perform daily tasks of reviewing, researching and addressing Payroll tickets and inquiries from employees and vendors.

·       Frequent interaction and coordination with payroll vendor, administrative assistants, accounting, tax and treasury.

·       Calculate pro-rated pay for new hires, terminations and pay group transfers. 

·       Calculate and process retroactive pay.

·       Ensure payroll cycles are finalized prior to deadlines. 

·       Prepare payroll import templates with payroll data for payroll processing. 

·       Collaborate with HRIS and other human resources groups to ensure employee data is updated timely for purposes of payroll processing.

·       Review exception reports and BI alerts.  Resolve or escalate to appropriate resource.    

·       Partner with HRIS Specialists to build and enhance payroll related BI reports.

·       Validate vacation payout calculations and adherence to company policy. 

·       Participate in payroll year-end activities including the generation and distribution of annual W-2 forms. 

·       Participate in generating data for internal audit requests.

·       Assist in escheatment process.

·       Submit stop payments through banking application.

·       Submit garnishments to garnishment vendor.

·       Maintain satisfactory level of customer service.

·       Backup Sr Payroll Specialist as needed.

·       Perform other duties as required.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

·       High School Diploma or equivalent.

·       Two years of experience processing payroll. 

·       Solid understanding of payroll processing and compliance requirements.

·       Experience resolving employee inquiries in an HR call center or similar experience. 

·       Proficient in utilizing Word and Excel.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·       Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential employee data.

·       Ability to research and analyze payroll data and discern root cause.

·       Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. 

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

·       College degree or FPC certification.

·       Familiarity with UKG Pro.

·       Five years of experience in payroll processing related duties.

·       Experience with in-house payroll processing.   

Measures of Success

·       Favorable overall opinions regarding payroll function operation from stakeholders including management and employees.

·       Consistent accurate and timely processing of regular and off-cycles payrolls. 

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Contact

Oncor Electric Delivery

1616 Woodall Rogers Freeway

Dallas

Texas United States

www.oncor.com