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Skookum Educational Programs ERP Payroll Administrator in Bremerton, Washington
Join Tessera and make a difference! Tessera is: A national leader in employment of individuals with disabilities and veterans. Comprised of a growing dynamic team of social entrepreneurs. Operating self-sustaining businesses across 13 states and the District of Columbia, with over 1,300 employees. Dedicated to providing incredible customer experience to our federal and private-sector customers. Committed to providing an incredible employee support and development program, tailored to the social mission. Tessera's Bremerton, Washington Home Office supports nationwide operations through highly trained and motivated professionals in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more. Location: Bremerton, Washington Type: Non-Exempt, hourly Compensation: $33.79 - $50.72/hour (Tessera's compensation strategy is to position new employees between the minimum and midpoint of this range, depending on qualifications and experience.) Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs. This is currently a hybrid position with at least 2 days in-office and 3 days working remotely. Schedule is based off of business needs.) As an ERP Payroll Administrator, you'll... The ERP Payroll Administrator is directly responsible for all aspects of payroll processing and payroll accounting. Has thorough knowledge and understanding of Workday Payroll to process high volume multi-state payrolls. Assisting with and supporting management in carrying out the responsibilities of the payroll department such as researching and resolving complex payment issues - taxes and union fees - to remain in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and CBAs. Provides audit of benefits/HR for LOA requirements, 401k contributions, and wage/hour laws by state. Assisting with monthly, quarterly and year-end processes involving taxes, absence and H&W reconciliations. Process weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for both exempt and non-exempt, union, and non-union employees in a multi-state environment. Ensures the accurate calculation of all payments processed through audit and review of pre-payroll audit reports. Review and process voluntary and involuntary payroll deductions. Review calculations and validate multiple rates of pay from different positions worked by employees. Verify all entries balance to Payroll calculation and FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) overtime calculations. Act as a functional lead and subject matter expert in all applications associated with multi-state payroll taxes, retroactive pay, and garnishments. Review Federal, State, CBA and SCA changes concerning Vacation/Sick/PTO calculations, implementing updates and changes in Workday. Assist Sr. ERP Payroll Administrator in monitoring Vacation/Sick leave reports for inconsistencies, required updates, and corrections. Assist in the testing of all payroll related system enhancements, improvements, upgrades, and migrations. Identify, review, and implement process improvements for the payroll department. Extensive knowledge of the payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, payroll taxes, compliance with HR policies, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll wage and hour laws and best practices. Analytical skills, including the ability to visualize, gather information, articulate, analyze, and solve complex problems. Work closely with HR Department providing support and assistance with new employee on boarding, employee audits, and other employee payroll related requests. Audit payroll transactions (Employee changes, pay rate changes, taxes, and transfers), and reconcile variances between payroll and HR