Payroll AssociateDate: Nov 2, 2024Location:Overland Park, KS, USCompany: Black & Veatch Family of CompaniesTogether, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.Company : Black & Veatch CorporationReq Id : 106026Opportunity Type : StaffRelocation eligible : NoFull time/Part time : Full-TimeProject Only Hire : NoVisa Sponsorship Available: NoWhy Black and VeatchRecognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work , Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.The OpportunityAs the Payroll Associate , you will have the opportunity to:
Be responsible for the processing of payrolls for union and non-union entities with weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly pay cycles in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with BandV policies and basic payroll principles. This responsibility insures that BandV complies with all payroll procedures and tax mandated requirements
Serve as a trusted business advisor to professionals and management related to payroll issues and programs Works under close supervision
The TeamBlack & Veatch’s Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible. Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services.Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Processing:
Processes payroll for union and non-union entities with weekly pay cycles. Including but not limited to: pay sheet creation for employees; gross to net pay calculations; knowledge ofpayroll principles; withholding rules for voluntary deductions; and processing "off cycle" payroll checks as a result of layoffs and severance payments etc .
Reconciles various general deduction reports for professionals' deduction withholdings
Coordinates various benefit/compensation file uploads with IT support staff for payroll process for assigned entities
Set-up child support and garnishment orders and submit for payment for assigned entities
Receive requests for pay cards from professionals and then forward for set-up
Provides wire transfer requests to Treasury for 401k/Pension funding, benefit account funding as well as payroll bank account funding for assigned entities
Audits and corrects journal entries for assigned entities
Assists fellow co-workers in reviewing payroll output or reports
Post Payroll Processing:
Handles retroactive calculations and payments as appropriate for assigned entities
Liaison to ETS coordinators tracking and reviewing late timesheets and adjusted timesheets for assigned entities
Reviews adjusted timesheets for reasonableness
Advises ETS coordinators of procedures for late andadjusted timesheets
Compliance:
Handles unemployment verification for states requiring weekly reporting
Serves as a specialist having technical knowledge
Reporting:
Generates system queries for inquiries from various internal/external customers and partners
Responsible for processing the balance and difference report and process
Create and audit of union dues, reporting and payments
Support Functions:
Annually coordinates with IT support staff to update United Way campaign pledges
Answers inquiries as designated from the Payroll general inquiry box
Assists with additional projects, as assigned
SupervisoryandResource Management:
Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvement
Primary Internal Clients:
Payroll team, Treasury, HR,andETS Coordinators
Management Responsibilities:
As a necessary aspect of the management, personnel or pay administration functions, this position has access to confidential personnel records and pay information not otherwise available
This position is responsible for protecting and maintaining the privacy of such records and information
Preferred Qualifications
Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional, preferred
High school diploma preferred
Preferred Technical Skills:
Data entry
Microsoft Excel, Intermediate
Knowledge of payroll taxes and regulations, preferred
Knowledge of General Ledger Systems
Knowledge of Payroll Systems, Basic
Preferred Non-Technical Skills:
Organizing
Planning
Written Communications
Informing
Peer Relationships
Minimum Qualifications
Typically two years of experience or Bachelor's degree in relevant field
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Typical office environment with a hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote
Extensive keyboarding, no travel, limited overtime
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