Payroll & HR Operations Partner

As a Payroll & HR Operations Partner, the candidate oversees the company’s payroll system and coordinates payroll activities, to ensure efficient payroll processing. This role is involved with HR Operations activities supporting the ownership of the HR system of record. Also, the position works closely with Total Rewards & HR Operations, Finance, People & Comm Team and business units while promoting the company-wide best practices and quality standards in HR Operations.

• Lead for end-to-end HR payroll process directly collaborating with finance team.
• Ensure records and processes comply with company and legal regulations.
• Ensures SOPs are up to date and executed as agreed with all functions.
• Payroll and operations lead for all Workday projects, improvements, and initiatives.
• Direct the collection, computing, and documentation of payroll data.
• Maintain accurate account balances and detailed records for auditing.
• Monitor payroll team performance and training new staff.
• Manages along Director all HR Operations projects and initiatives
• Support with 401k funding process
• Support reconciliation of benefit vendor invoices.
• Helps respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns.
• Protect organization’s value and HR operations by keeping information confidential.
• Ensures compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including full payroll cycle.
• Fully Bilingual (English & Spanish)
• Previous experience in payroll processing
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll software. Workday preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and relevant legal regulations.
• Quick learner, detail oriented, and strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate and integrate activities, resources, and teams effectively.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment.