Payroll Processing Specialist

Payroll Processing Specialist

Using the HR / Payroll system UKG, our payroll specialist performs a variety of payroll processing functions for select business units of Penguin Random House and Bertelsmann related companies in accordance with standard procedures.

Main responsibilities include :

• Responsible for payroll processing for select business units and backup payroll processing
• Review of HR generated workflows for payroll impact
• Input / verify payroll data including garnishments
• Review employee tax data for jurisdiction accuracy
• Review timekeeping system data where applicable
• Verify expected payroll calculation results
• Prepare funding requests, update required spreadsheets
• Apply company policy and federal / state payroll related regulations
• Respond to employee / HR questions regarding payroll and payroll tax information
• Run / prepare payroll reports as needed
• Provide payroll data for audit as requested
• Perform payroll accounting analysis as needed
• Assist with payroll implementation tasks as assigned
• Make decisions regarding accuracy of work
• Organize workload by assigning input priorities to data received
• Exercise discretion and confidentiality

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The salary range for this position is $50,000-$55,000 per year. Additional compensation may be awarded annually contingent upon the company's results, and at the sole discretion of the company.

Bertelsmann Global Business Services NA job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications. In addition, Bertelsmann Global Services offers a range of additional sponsored benefits and programs that aim to support our employee's full well-being (financial, physical, and emotional). Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits and a company-matched 401(k) plan, we provide paid time off, a sabbatical program, Student Loan, Paid Parental Leave, Repayment Assistance, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Wellness and home office setup Reimbursements, and Back-Up Care, among other plans and programs.

Bertelsmann is building a global network of Accounting Shared Service Centers (ASSC) to bundle and standardize the Group's accounting processes. This includes Accounting Shared Service Centers at existing Bertelsmann locations in core European countries, North America, and China. Become part of the Shared Service Center organization at our Westminster (MD) location.

We look forward to your application for this exciting and varied job at one of the world's largest media corporations. Join us in shaping the world of media, services, and education. We offer business challenges and exciting projects in attractive work environments, as well as individual career and development opportunities. Bertelsmann operates in some 50 countries around the world. It includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds.

Bertelsmann Accounting Services values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company : Bertelsmann Global Business Services, Inc.

Country : United States of America

State / Region : Maryland

City : Westminster

Postal Code : 21157

Job ID : 274728