Senior Payroll Specialist

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Requisition ID: 881700
Position: Full-Time

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands spans various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution. Our Shared Services Team enables others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets, ensuring every part of our business is well taken care of.

GENERAL FUNCTION

As part of the EssilorLuxottica North America Payroll Team, the Payroll Sr Specialist processes payroll in a high volume Multi EIN and Multi-State environment for North America. This position serves as front-line support for incoming inquiries related to associates’ pay and provides exceptional customer service and problem resolution while maintaining strict confidentiality of information.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for processing, balancing, and transmitting payrolls to and from ADP payroll for multi-state and multi-country (US & Canada) payroll for 40,000+ employees.
• Processing includes new hires, STD, wage assignments, relocation, expatriate compensation, additional pays, bonus and commissions, direct deposit, and terminations.
• Ensure automated timekeeping hours file is processed and balanced.
• Calculates and creates out of sequence pay entries for corrections.
• Ensure processing of tax and GL processes for accurate reporting to ADP and Accounting.
• Frequently interacts with various departments.
• Assist with payroll, tax, benefit reconciliations and audits.
• Create, track, and resolve service requests with 3rd party payroll provider.
• Support training needs for incoming payroll staff.
• Identifies critical pay incoming tickets and processes emergency pays.
• Addresses incoming inquiries from ticket system and escalates internally.
• Stays informed of all payroll and HR policies and procedures.
• Adheres to applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Run employee pay detail reports as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to employees and coworkers.
• General clerical duties for review of incoming mail related to payroll.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in Human Resources or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 3+ years Payroll experience required.
• Experience with ADP’s GlobalView, ADP reporting or equivalent.
• General knowledge of payroll accounting (GL).
• Must be able to communicate fluently in French.
• Strong Canadian Payroll and Payroll Tax knowledge.
• Multi-state payroll processing experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel and Word at an advanced level.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and analytical with strong attention to detail.
• Trustworthy with confidential information.
• Willingness to accept and drive change.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• American Payroll Association (APA) CPP or FPC certification.
• Wage garnishment processing.

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.