Description

Essendant is a purpose-driven company that reaches beyond business goals to define its success within commerce today. We support our associates, customers and communities – our core values and guiding principles shape what we aspire to do. Integrity, Collaboration, Customer-Centric, Embrace and Drive Change are our core values that serve as the foundation of our pathway to success. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Giving Back, Associate Safety, and Accountability are our guiding principles that motivate us to focus on creating a safe and rewarding experience. Essendant is a leader in supporting the supply chain industry and has been in business for 100 years to deliver the best practices for our customers and associates. Join us at Essendant, the better way to commerce.

Payroll Coordinator

Major Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the administration of time and attendance system and non-exempt time imports including payroll file, running reports and PTO accrual exports

• Responds to calls/requests from internal associates and managers with responsibility for advising and answering questions related to payroll and other human resources related services

• Act as a subject matter expert in the areas of payroll and other administrative requirements

• Create payroll import files for one time pay, deduction and hours adjustments

• Runs various pre-check balancing reports

• Exports Garnishment files & PTO balances

• Enters severance payments

• Identify and make adjustments to short term disability pay and deductions

• Create and update payroll and other HR Services instructional guides

• Trains new team members on payroll process

• Identify areas of process improvement and streamlined tasks related to the payroll function and recommend change in the design or process

• Prepare ongoing and ad hoc reports as requested

• Ensures timely and accurate completion of year-end payroll activities

• Understands and demonstrates Essendant’s core values

• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations

• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail, follow up and problem resolution

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with ability to interact effectively with all levels through the organization

• Ability to handle and support multiple internal customers while maintaining deliverables on all assigned initiatives

• Must possess goal driven sense of urgency and customer service responsiveness, with ability to consistently meet or exceed deadlines on all projects and requests

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, service oriented environment

• Strong analytic skills and proven experience in solving problems and identifying recommended solutions

• Problem solving skills

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Confidentiality

Education and Experience:

• High School/Diploma/GED required, associate’s degree in accounting or finance preferred

• Minimum of 2 years accounting or finance experience required; payroll experience preferred

• UltiPro Payroll system experience preferred

• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills

Benefits:

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• 401k with matching

• Company Holidays

• Overtime Pay for hourly employees

• Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, and Sick Time

• Maternity and Parental leave benefits

• Employee discount

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

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Essendant drives to be inclusive and celebrates diversity by starting with our associates. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for opportunities, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. At Essendant we are building an elevated community by creating a safe and supportive work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including or based on age, race, color, disability, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. People are what drives our company. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)