• Job Description

  Req#: SRPAY001408

  About Us:

  DEKRA is one of the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work and home. At DEKRA North America, you will be part of a growing organization with a near 100-year history employing over 45,000 employees in more than 60 countries around the globe.

  Summary of Position:

  The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for full cycle payroll processing for US and Canadian legal entities and maintaining the employee database regarding all pay impacting earnings and deductions. This includes weekly and biweekly payroll processing, managing all payroll related transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, and maintaining the company’s payroll system. Additionally, the Senior Payroll Specialist will be the main point of contact for all payroll inquiries from internal and external partners. This position will partner with members of the Human Resources Team and the Shared Services functions of the organization.

  • Location: Atlanta, GA
  • Reports to: Director, People Operations
  • Status: Full-time, Regular
  • FLSA Classification: Exempt
  • Visa Eligibility: Not eligible
  • Supervises Others: No
  • Years of Experience Preferred: 5 minimum

  What You’ll Do:

  • Administer full cycle payroll processing using UKG, balance and reconcile weekly/bi-weekly payroll, including calculations, income tax withholding and deductions, and preparation of final reports.
  • Research, diagnose, and assist in resolutions for internal pay issues and process off-cycle payroll as needed.
  • Administer reporting for HSA and 401K contribution transactions.
  • Maintain UKG payroll and time keeping system, ensuring accurate profile setups.
  • Produce custom payroll operations reporting as requested from both internal (ie. management, etc.) and external (ie. auditors) sources.
  • Review and verify timely quarterly and year-end multi-state and federal payroll tax reporting.
  • Communicate and work with state and local tax agencies, to set up new payroll tax accounts and resolve inquiries.
  • Support and provide guidance to colleagues and teammates on procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
  • Assist in special projects as needed.

  What Makes a Great Candidate:

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience with processing full cycle payroll.
  • Knowledge of UKG HRIS is required.
  • Canadian payroll processing experience is preferred.
  • Computer aptitude, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Intermediate Excel experience is required.
  • Ability to maintain and handle extremely sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion and security.
  • Thorough understanding of federal, multi-state, and local payroll tax and compliance laws and registration processes.
  • Ability to continually manage workflow for smooth, timely, and accurate processing.
  • Critical thinking skills and ability to resolve issues and/or improve processes.
  • Understand proper taxation of employer/employee benefits.
  • Professionalism and skill in verbal and written communications.
  • Ability to work with a variety of individuals – colleagues, organization leaders and teammates in HR.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team player.
  • Organization skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritize and complete work in a dependable and consistent manner.
  • Effectively communicate resource needs.
  • Self-motivated with ability to recognize when flexibility is needed.
  • Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

  Physical Considerations:

  • Ability to work in a general office environment; extended periods of computer-based work.

  Travel Considerations:

  • No travel is required for this position.

  Benefits:

  DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes the physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Colleagues can self-select from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs. These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health well-being resources, and opportunities to learn and develop. Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:

  Health & Well-being Benefits:

  • Health care benefits: medical & prescription, dental, vision (including Domestic Partners)
  • Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
  • Company Health Savings Account contribution
  • Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
  • Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits, with ability to earn participation rewards
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Travel Assist (Domestic/International)

  Financial Benefits:

  • Participation in a 401(k) plan, with an employer match
  • Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
  • Group term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others
  • Tax-free Service Awards

  Growth and Development Benefits:

  • Education Assistance Program
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Internal training and development resources to grow your career
  • Annual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation

  This list provides an overview of benefits provided for US-based colleagues; the DEKRA North America Employee Benefits Guide outlines plan details and further related eligibility requirements.

  We hope you’ll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!

  Qualifications

  Behaviors

  Preferred

  Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

  Loyal : Shows firm and constant support to a cause

  Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

  Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject

  Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

  Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

  Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• About the company

  DEKRA North America protects people, assets and our community by providing comprehensive testing, inspection, certification and consulting services worldwide.

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