Payroll Coordinator

Job Description Job Title:

Payroll Coordinator Location:

Robinson, Illinois, 62454

Duration:

6

Months Job Type:

Temporary Assignment Work Type:

Onsite Payrate:

$ 25.00 - 30.00/hr.

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, headquartered in Leverkusen, and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds and biotechnology products. Primary Responsibilities Serve as a fully trained Payroll Coordinator by overseeing the editing and verification process of the hourly workforce daily time punches into the automated payroll process Process the bi-weekly payroll for plant hourly employees, bi-weekly payroll accruals, and weekly payroll for the contingent workforce Process all payroll deductions and additional earnings on a timely basis Process incoming garnishment orders, garnishment remittances (payments), and set up new vendors Assist with the tracking process for hourly attendance within the prescribed plant policy Be onsite to assist employees with payroll questions and respond to questions submitted through Service Now Ensure that all Sarbanes-Oxley controls are in place and functioning adequately throughout the year Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for ad hoc payroll-related requests by attending meetings, pulling payroll data, and providing input on payroll rules and policies on behalf of Finance/Controller Assist with annual and periodic wage updates for hourly employees by updating spreadsheets for IS and HR to ensure new wage structures are completed within the desired deadline Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities General knowledge of payroll and accounting principles (GAAP) preferred, but not required Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels within the organization Strong organizational and planning skills Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment Minimum Education and Experience Requirements High school diploma or GED required Associate degree or equivalent education and/or experience preferred, but not required Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel required 1-2 years of automated time and attendance system experience and/or general accounting experience preferred, but not required Understanding of how employee attendance practices impact payroll (FMLA, STD, vacation, etc.) preferred SAP experience preferred, but not required TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity