Senior Payroll Specialist

Company: Givaudan
Location: Hamilton
Posted on: November 12, 2021

Job Description:

Reporting to the Payroll Manager in Cincinnati you will be a business advisor providing both internal and external customers prompt & accurate service as well as guidance in various payroll matters. You will: --- Process weekly/biweekly/monthly US and Canadian payrolls while effectively managing all payroll-related transactions including tax(withholding, unemployment, disability), benefits (Section 125, Savings Plan, 401(k), Roth, and Post tax deductions), and Workers Compensation .
--- Month-end closing GL entries, reclassification of GL postings, creation of necessary journal entries.
--- Administer, process, and report all non-qualified executive compensation plans
--- Liaison between Givaudan and third party service providers and reconcile issues at hand
--- Point person for all Federal, State, and Local tax reporting issues derived from payroll.system, including all quarterly and annual reporting requirements (941, 940, W2)
--- Process non-cash fringe benefits and gross-up computations.
--- Create and process standard and had hoc reports to meet all requirements
--- Work with outside service providers and internal stakeholders to ensure system controls.
--- Prepare and complete all testing of system or tax updates applicable to the Givaudans database, while maintaining a role to ensure accurate system configuration for relevant tax and reporting requirements.
--- Participate in any audit or controls & compliance issues as necessary.
--- Communicate payroll issues to internal Givaudan staff and third-party service providers. You?--- 5+ years of payroll processing and management experience.
--- Solid U.S.Payroll Tax and Wage and Hour Laws knowledge.
--- Experience with either SAP or SAP SuccessFactors Payroll Processing and ADPs automated time and attendance system is highly desirable.
--- Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field.
--- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) status desired
--- Interpret policies and work with HR and Benefits BPs, along with outside contacts
--- Resolve both technical and process-related questions with autonomy.
--- Customer Service understanding Great career development opportunities. Comprehensive and customizable healthcare plans. PTO and family leave. Retirement plans. Comprehensive medical plans and a high matching 401k. Givaudan is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Join us and Impact Your World

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