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The Sr. Payroll Specialist acts as a subject matter expert related to payroll and is responsible for leading the process of payroll preparation, submission, distribution, and reporting. They lead the preparation of regular and special payroll reports, ensure the integrity and confidentiality of payroll-related information, advise managers, and answer routine team member questions.

Job Duties

• Coordinates use of the time and attendance module ensuring timely submission by team members and managers; assists managers/supervisors with timekeeping issues. (Essential)
• Ensures payroll process adheres to strict auditing process, following SOX requirements. (Essential)
• Leads the payroll process for approximately 4,000 team members on a bi-weekly basis. (Essential)
• In partnership with Manager, collaborates with payroll vendor to address and resolve issues and system updates.
• Analyzes current payroll, HRIS and records processes and identifies activities to improve efficiency, effectiveness and exceed customer expectations; submits recommendations to management.
• Leads the payment processing of bonuses, commissions, and any other special payments or payrolls.
• Assists in the training and development of payroll team members.
• Assists the payroll manager with team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures.
• In partnership with Manager, Payroll & HRIS, works with local and state government agencies as needed to setup and investigate tax-related filings.
• Ensures inquiries to payroll are addressed timely and accurately to reflect best practices.
• Responds to management reporting/research requests; creates special reports as needed.
• Updates data files after each payroll processing; generates and coordinates filing of required payroll reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field (Required)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• 2 years in prior experience SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll or SAP Payroll (Required)
• 5 years in payroll experience with a multi-departmental, multi-state employer with at least 500 team (Required)
• 5 years in experience within a payroll/HR department (Required)
• 1 year in prior experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee (Preferred)
• 1 year in prior experience with Workforce Software Time & Attendance Management (Preferred)
• Ability to interact in a positive and approachable manner with all levels of team members
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Human Resources Information Systems and their application
• Knowledge of state payroll tax laws
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Strong computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to create and design

BENEFITS

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
• Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
• Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child
• Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

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