HR & Payroll Specialist at Ipsen

Company: Ipsen

Location: Cherry Valley, IL

Position: HR & Payroll Specialist

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, management, and outside partnerships. 
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills to manage records and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and successfully juggle competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidential information; possess strong integrity and ethical standards. 

Physical and Visual Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with impairments to perform the essential functions.

1. Regularly required to sit and use hands and finger dexterity. 
2. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms.
3. Occasionally required to lift up to 10-20 pounds.
4. Regularly requires close vision, hearing and talking.
5. Exposure to moderate noise level while in the office.

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran