Payroll Analyst Lead

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Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company.

Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations.

LEAD PAYROLL ANALYST

The Payroll Analyst Lead will ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time for multiple affiliates, remittances to Retirement plans and federal and state tax programs.

Assist with the biweekly processing of pay, and monthly and annual responsibilities associated with a cyclical, end-to-end payroll process.

Apply strong understanding of 16+ state jurisdiction’s Tax and labor regulations and legislation. Interprets and performs complex payroll and information system administration with minimal guidance.

Handles many complex issues and prepares many complex reports as needed. Understands tax legislation and performs reconciliation and remittance to the proper federal and state authorities.

Follow payroll information through the GL and process journal entries as necessary. Develop, design process and resolve problems within the payroll and / or HR administration and lead implementation of the changes or enhancements with a general level guidance.

Takes an active role in testing of system changes and provides some guidance to lower levels. Understand the components of cyclical payroll process and leads the work associated.

Will orient, train or audit work of other payroll analysts.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs duties of the Payroll Analyst III duties.

2. Leads communication with IT analysts to troubleshoot systems; uses understanding of system setup, interdependencies of data flow to track down problems.

Leads communication with IT analysts and technical resources to design, develop, test and implement resolutions, maintains system setups, enhancements, and configuration to meet changing policy and legislative requirements.

3. Prepares comparable financial reports; the preparation of annual payroll budgets for tax and vacation liability; the preparation of financial forecasts;

and support the preparation of the TECO Energy Business Plan. Responsible for maintaining the documentation on the payroll / labor distribution process and other special processes.

4. Leads and supports various payroll projects initiatives that require cross department coordination efforts within strict deadlines.

5. Leads the processes associated with recurring annual payroll events W2s, STIP, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required : High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses / Certifications

Required : CPP (Certified Payroll Professional), or willingness to obtain certification within 1 year.

Experience

Required : 7 years in payroll or related experience. Strong working knowledge of SAP Payroll Module. Working knowledge of payroll best practices and federal and state regulations.

Working knowledge of payroll tax filing requirements.

Preferred : Managing Payroll year-end activities and processes. Working knowledge of payroll tax filing requirements. Regulated utility plant accounting or regulated utility operations experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (KSA)

Required : Knowledge of payroll tax filings, payroll year end activities. Extensive knowledge of systems methodology and analysis techniques to design computer applications / programs and understand terminology to develop solutions, enhancements, while applying rules and regulations based on business need / requirements.

Must be proficient in Microsoft applications.

Preferred : Payroll / HR system coordination or Project management experience.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Champions Safety, Health and the Environment
• Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
• Drives Business Excellence for Customers
• Builds Collaborative Relationships
• Develops People and Teams
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

WORKING CONDITIONS

May be require to work after hours, holidays, and / or weekends, particularly during Monday and Tuesday of payroll processing weeks (biweekly) and year-end timeframes.

LI-SAC

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w / company matching

• Pension plan
• Paid time off* Paid Holiday time
• Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage *Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• On-site Fitness Centers
• Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response / recovery activities related to emergencies / disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers.

Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.