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Altice USA Looking for Payroll Specialist at Plano, TX Full Time
Job Description
Altice USA is a cutting-edge communications, media, and tech company. We connect people to what matters most to them; texting with friends, advertising that resonates, or binge watching their favorite show. Our differentiated approach centers around technologies that push the envelope and deliver the ultimate customer experience. We’re building a workforce that attracts and retains the best talent, not only to meet the needs of our customers, but that also reflects the diverse communities we serve.
Job Summary
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll for assigned employee groups in a multi-state geography with a focus on timeliness and accuracy to create a seamless employee experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the processing of bi-weekly payroll cycles and expedites off-cycle payroll runs as required.
- Responsible for payroll details for assigned employees: administering direct deposits, W-4 information, special deductions or additional pays, garnishments, insurance deductions, etc.
- Administers all payroll duties in accordance with established company policies.
- Ensures adherence to strict audit guidelines, including SOX requirements.
- Troubleshoots all payroll processing and time & labor issues, addressing and resolving any issues in a timely manner; exercises sound judgment as to when to escalate issues to Sr. Specialist, Payroll Supervisor or Manager.
- Works closely with the Senior Specialist, Payroll Supervisor, and Payroll Manager to update and maintain critical payroll tables.
- Partners with third party administrator on matters concerning manual checks, voids, stop payments and reissued checks.
Qualifications
- High School diploma required; some college and/or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience processing large volume, multi-state payroll.
- Experience with PeopleSoft Payroll/Time and Labor preferred.
- Experience with payroll tax at federal, state, and local levels, including solid knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
- Technical skills in a variety of areas including: payroll processing, reporting, account reconciliations and performance of SOX controls.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred but not required.
- Proficient in MS Office Applications, especially MS Excel.
- Exemplary client service orientation.
Altice USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet and maintain a drug-free and smoke-free workplace
