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Senior Payroll Processer

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Baxter logoBaxter · Deerfield, IL
$50K–$68K/yrFull-timeOn-site1d ago
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Responsibilities

  • Analyzes, audits, validates, and prepares control totals from the timekeeping solution for payroll processing in accordance with the payroll schedule. Run standard reports to identify exception time situations.
  • Prepare and upload necessary pay components to support weekly, biweekly and/or monthly processing.
  • Escalates complex timekeeping & attendance issues and follows through to resolution, ensuring appropriate communication to all involved parties.
  • Monitor and respond to inquiries sent to the shared Payroll inbox and partner ticketing management system.
  • Generates and distributes standard and ad hoc payroll reports as needed for internal finance and operational departments to track labor costs.
  • Develops close working relationships with internal partners such as the Finance & Accounting teams, Benefits, IT, etc. to quickly resolve issues and handle special requests.
  • Assist in audits related to payroll and timekeeping processing and provide necessary documentation.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of payroll experience demonstrates a strong knowledge of payroll principles, practices, and regulations.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Experienced WorkDay Time Tracking, Absence & Payroll required.
  • Demonstrate strong customer services skills.
  • Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.
  • Displays a customer focused work ethic with the ability to interact with all levels of employees.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Creative problem-solving skills, and the capacity to complete tasks on time.
  • Assist in audits related to payroll and timekeeping processing and provide necessary documentation.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
  • US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

Benefits

Health insuranceDental insurance401(k)Flexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsParental leave

Additional Information

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person-regardless of who they are or where they are from-deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job-you will find purpose and pride. Your Role: Provide operational support to outsourced third-party payroll processor to ensure accurate and timely payments to employees. Act as relationship manager to their cross-functional teams including Payroll Services, Customer Service, Tax Filing, Garnishment, and Overpayment Shared Services. Ability to work in a high volume and fast-paced environment while meeting all deadlines with weekly payrolls processing for 20,000 exempt, non-exempt and contingent labor workers.


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