HR/Payroll Specialist

at Ipsen Inc. in Cherry Valley, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Ipsen International Inc

Description: Ipsen is aDrug-Freee Workplace
Ipsen offers a robust benefits package day one, no waiting period! Generous 401k plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few of the benefits you will receive working for Ipsen.


Position Summary

The HR/Payroll Specialist ensures the accurate and timely processing and payment of payroll to all employees, required tax filing, and report development and generation, in accordance with company policies and procedures. Collaborates with the internal HR team and directly with associates and managers regarding payroll-related questions, processes and issues.




Essential Functions

• Oversee the processing of payroll for all employees to ensure accurate calculation, timely delivery and cost-effective operation of payroll.
• Accurate and timely review, approval, and follow up on transactions within HRM system including new hire entry, job and compensation changes, transfers, terminations, tax withholding, withholding orders, timekeeping, direct deposit, etc.
• Work with a discrete, high level of confidential information including exceptional attention to detail.
• Develop and produce all required and requested payroll reports, ensuring accurate, meaningful and timely information to various internal and external partners.
• Proactively develop expert level knowledge of HRM system and ensure maximization of capabilities.
• Assist with 401(k) plan administration including service tickets, funding, reporting, auditing, etc.
• Act as a technical resource to HR and other departments to address and resolve inquiries and problems regarding payroll and HRM system functions.
• Ensure the training of new and present employees' knowledge of HRM system processes and capabilities.
• Interpret company policies and government regulations affecting payroll procedures.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology and changes in the industry.
Requirements:

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree or other related degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three to five years of payroll experience required.
• HRM system or equivalent software experience required. Experience with Paylocity preferred.
• Must have knowledge and experience with wage attachments and multi-state tax employment tax jurisdictions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of wage and hour laws relating to employee compensation, hours worked, record keeping, etc.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with payroll and employee records management.
• Strong communication skills; verbal, written as well as listening skills. Able to successfully communicate to various levels within the organization as well as be comfortable speaking in public.
• Possess strong IT skills (such as MS Office, Word, Powerpoint, HRIS systems, etc.).
• Possess a high level of professionalism when interacting with employees, managem
  
  

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  Ipsen International Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.