Payroll Specialist - Temp - (LI191441)

Fiserv, Inc. (Nasdaq:FISV) provides information management systems and services to the financial and health benefits industries, including transaction processing, outsourcing, business process outsourcing and software and systems solutions. The company serves more than 17,000 clients worldwide, including banks, credit unions, financial planners/investment advisers, insurance companies and agents, self-insured employers, lenders and savings institutions. Headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and publicly traded for more than 20 years, Fiserv reported $4.1 billion in total revenues for 2005. Fiserv's vision is to be the leading information services provider for the financial industry worldwide, while providing opportunities for our employees and increased value for our shareholders.POSITION PURPOSE:Under limited supervision, prepares and processes the payroll for assigned business units and acts as a primary resource to the unit for questions and problem resolution regarding that payroll.DIMENSIONS:Types of Files Maintained: Timecards, CIGNA Plan codes, Merit Increases, Promotional Increases, Equity Adjustments, Employee Transfers, Wage Garnishments, Benefit Deductions, Payroll Deductions, Bonuses, Commissions, Change of Status, Termination, EFT information, ACH information, Overtime, Tax Information, Federal and State laws.
Types of Reports: Audits Reports, Balancing reports, Standard Payroll Reports
Types of Computer Software Utilized: HR/Payroll Information Systems, MS Office Suite, E-mail
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports To: Payroll Supervisor
Peers: Associate Payroll Specialists, Payroll Specialists, And Senior Payroll Specialists
Primary Working Relationships: Business Unit Managers, Payroll Supervisor, Senior Payroll Specialists, Payroll Specialists, Associate Payroll Specialists, and Corporate staff employeesRESPONSIBILITIES:1. Works within and accordance to established Corporate Payroll policies, standards, and work procedures. Makes recommendations to improve work procedures in order to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and/or productivity.2. Performs all required statistical and clerical duties necessary to compute and prepare assigned business unit payrolls containing both hourly and salaried employees.
a). Using some judgement and ingenuity, transfers and codes all payroll information form the Business Unit HR Manager to a standard form to be entered into the payroll system.
b). Asks questions of the Business Unit HR Manager in order to interpret the information h/she provided and how to proceed with the employee payment.c). Enters complex payroll related data into the HRIS/Payroll system for each pay period.
d).Runs batch reports from the HR/Payroll Information System in order to verify data input by peers.e).Reconciles any errors on the system.3. Researches and resolves payroll related issues and problems for the Business Unit HR Manager.
4. Performs post-processing reconciliation by reviewing rejected items, fixing errors, and resolving any discrepancies to ensure the integrity of the system.
5. Balances the payroll of each assigned business unit.
6. Runs standard, pre-developed reports from a standard report library on the HR/Payroll Information System.
7. Attends APA meetings and networks with other payroll specialists regarding best payroll practices. 8. Assists Senior Payroll Specialist with special projects as needed and performs other duties as assigned. Essential Functions:
The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job, and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Education: High School diploma or equivalent education required.Job Related Experience: Typically requires 2 1/2 years previous payroll experience, Ceridian payroll experience preferred.Physical Requirements: Reaching, sitting, finger dexterity, typing, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors.Functional Area Skills/Knowledge:1. Proficient PC skills.
2. Client focused.
3. Ability to work independently.
4. Knowledge of payroll processing procedures and concepts.
5. Basic knowledge of payroll tax laws and procedures.
6. Strong verbal/interpersonal /written communication skills.
7. Mathematical aptitude or basic accounting knowledge.8. Strong keyboard skills
9. Ability to work with confidential information.
10. Attention to detail and accuracy and understand how pieces fit together in the big picture.
11. A team player
12. Ability to prioritize their own work.
13. Ability to multi-task.
14. Ability to work under pressure to meet specific time frames and due dates.
15. Ability to operate basic office equipment (i.e. copy machine, printer, calculator, fax machine)Fiserv Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.************************************************TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB CLICK ON APPLY HERE BUTTON (OR THE LINK) BELOW.
For additional information, go to www.Fiserv.com. REQUIREMENTS
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