PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Primary responsibility is to provide payroll services for employees in accordance with FMCNA company policy and Federal and State wage and hour regulations, including the Fair Labor Standards Act. In addition, the position is responsible for advancing FMCNA culture by exemplifying core values, providing superior customer service and exhibiting a positive demeanor and modeling a high standard of behavior for other team members. While most tasks are of a routine nature, this position requires independent thinking for analysis of paycheck issues and recommendations on how to best resolve them through the normal payroll process.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and maintain relationships through effective and timely communication with internal and external customers
Review and audit of Kronos timecards for accuracy
Review payroll errors and follow up with Managers as needed
Process all payroll adjustments submitted for hours and earnings that could not be processed through Kronos. Review adjustments to ensure compliance with payroll policies and SOX controls.
Calculate, prepare and enter off-cycle check information for payments that must be issued prior to the next scheduled payroll
Prepare and submit Stop Payment and Direct Deposit Reversal requests to Payroll Supervisor for processing
Research and resolve direct deposit returns or changes generated through the direct deposit process
Review garnishments that will be loaded to the payroll system during the current pay cycle to ensure that all the necessary information has been sent to successfully process the garnishment from our third party garnishment administrator
Process PTO Payouts and PTO/ESL balance adjustments in accordance with FMCNA policy as well as State regulations
Recalculate retroactive pay changes for employees that are not properly calculated through the systemic process
Update employee changes to federal, state or local tax records, direct deposit accounts or other changes where employees cannot update their own records through Self Service
Provide first level support and guidance to other Payroll Coordinators who have questions or issues they are unable to resolve
Train new Payroll Coordinators on the Kronos and PeopleSoft applications as well as FMCNA Payroll Standard Operating Policies and Procedures (SOPPs)
Participate in testing activities for PeopleSoft upgrades or new initiatives when appropriate
Ensure all required Payroll Coordinator data entry is completed as needed
Coordinate with the Supervisor to ensure all audit activities are executed in a timely fashion
Identifies patterns of errors in Kronos and work with Supervisor to resolve underlying causes
Process and reconcile union dues, where applicable, as well as understand relevant sections of the Collective Bargaining Agreement in order to provide field managers with guidance on payroll content
Provides input and feedback on the development of new or revised department SOPPs
Participates in the creation and delivery of education and training for field managers
Proactively address problems and display a high degree of accuracy in all tasks
Act as a backup to other Payroll Coordinators or Payroll Supervisors as needed
Other duties as assigned
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree in a business discipline is preferred
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of four years' experience in payroll or accounting is required
Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
Previous experience with PeopleSoft Payroll System and Kronos is preferred
Basic knowledge of Wage and Hour Laws is desired
Critical Skills: attention to detail; customer service, analytical, communication, organizational
Critical Attributes: Team player, dedicated, reliable
High level of confidentiality and discretion
Ability to complete work assignments within required time constraints and meet critical deadlines
EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
EOE, disability/veterans