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Alight Payroll Senior Specialist in SI, United States
Our story
Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.
With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.
It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com
Overall objective of the Role
The primary focus of the Senior Specialist will be to support the activities for the payroll life cycle accurately and timely. You will have a key role in the support of all payroll activities in addition to providing support to the payroll team. As the Senior Specialist you will be expected to upskill and develop colleagues through training delivery and coaching to enable them to fulfill their role while performing champion responsibilities for innovation.
Key responsibilities:
Ability to support payroll and the payroll team from end to end according to the defined standards and client requirements including all associated payroll tasks and transactions
Ability to utilize the hrX suite of tools as it relates to payroll processing and all associated activities
Undertake, support and manage a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) when an issue occurs resulting in a client escalation ensuring that mitigating actions are implemented
Pro-actively identify upsell opportunities and support the Change Request process when deviations from the contractually defined standard scope of service are identified. This may include, but is not limited to, estimating and implementing changes
Understand standard and client specific payroll reports including statutory year end reporting needs as required by the customer contract and scope of service
Maintains current knowledge of legislation requirements; system updates, changes and overall payroll procedures while managing the payroll legislation road map
Answer payroll related questions and requests from the team and from clients; supporting the Operations Manager with client engagement activities
Update, maintain and enforce the usage of the Defined Work Instructions (DWIs)and other process documentation
Ability to recognize and deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information
Ability to resolve and support technical and functional issues escalated from other team members and clients
Ensure compliant use of all systems
Support and maintain the client solution workbook and provision functional support as needed
Participate and champion innovation activities to drive continuous improvement
Support and guide project implementations and go-lives
Upskill and develop colleagues through training delivery and coaching to enable them to fulfil their role
Participates in projects and activities as needed and assigned
Key Criteria to monitor performance
Adherence to all Security and Compliance procedures
100% Attainment of customer SLA agreements
Adherence to quality standards
Adoption of innovation initiatives
Reduction of client escalations through knowledge transfer to both the client and payroll team
Demonstrate professionalism and act responsibly
Strada Core Competencies
Be Accountable - Take advantage of the World of Opportunity and demonstrate personal responsibility and eagerness to explore & acquire the necessary skills. Be a key team player by collaborating and sharing knowledge to accomplish personal and team results. Has a positive sense of humour & outlook
Solve Problems - Be a resourceful problem solver by proactively identifying problems or challenges in the workplace and put forward creative solutions to drive continuous improvement
Take Ownership - Proactively seeks clarity of role, accomplishment of individual & team objectives and future personal career opportunities
Be Client Centric - Actively responds to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external clients. Ensure a balanced approach between client requirements and NGA priorities
Be Effective - Demonstrate knowledge of the NGA Way, our values and levers for success. Contribute and work to agreed global standards, utilize tools & technologies to act fast to achieve maximum personal productivity. Ensure work can be carried out in a repeatable, scalable way
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Professional /
Job Experience
Strong knowledge of the various inputs and outputs such as third party interfaces, timekeeping, tax filing/compliance, benefits and other key areas that integrate with payroll
Ability to identify and mitigate risks
Strong knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Flexibility to support a global and fast paced environment
Attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal skills
Self-motivated and a willingness to learn
Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment, as well as independently while adhering to processes and procedures
Academic Degree
Education and Training
Essential
BA/BS in a business-related field such as Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education & experience
3-4 years relevant experience administering Payroll in an HR consulting, HR Outsourcing or Corporate environment
Expert knowledge on payroll processes, practices and associated legislation
Desirable
HRIS knowledge: Workday, SAP, or PeopleSoft knowledge preferred
Payroll certifications
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.
By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
Diversity Policy Statement
Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.
Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
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