Job Description

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

How will you make a difference?

The Lead Payroll Partner will be responsible for leading the accurate and timely payroll processing, submission, reporting, and auditing for salary and hourly employees while ensuring compliance with company policies as well as Federal, State, Local and IRS regulations. Maintains a high standard of quality and accuracy by being proactive in managing the payroll cycle to meet all payroll deadlines. Provides excellent customer service and works closely and collaboratively with HR and other cross-functional departments. The Lead Payroll Partner will also drive process and technology improvements that result in efficiencies and increased precision across enterprise pay and time processing.

What do we want to know about you?

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s (preferred) from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 8+ years progressive payroll related experience
• Minimum of 4+ years multi-state and local payroll tax experience
• Experience with federal and state labor laws, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, state wage and hour regulations, federal and state payroll tax regulations
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables)
• Must adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work within tight deadlines.
• Experience with Workday highly preferred.
• Experience with Canada payroll and Expatriates a plus.
• Detailed-oriented and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to plan and organize workload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with a strong customer service orientation.

What will your typical day look like?

• Ensure the day-to-day payroll processing responsibilities are executed accurately and in a timely manner which include but not limited to weekly processing, cash requirements, garnishment administration, internal & external audit requests, relocation, stock transactions personal use of company auto, and other gross ups and adjustments as necessary.
• Support and process payroll for multiple legal entities across multiple states and provinces with various pay schedules in the US and Canada.
• Validate and ensure accuracy of data in Workday such as changes, hours, earnings and calculate retroactive adjustments.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to process payroll in accordance with company policies, union contracts, and legal requirements.
• Assures and maintains confidentiality and completeness of payroll files and data including their security.
• Continuously evaluate and analyze processes for improvement.
• Participate in yearend projects including W-2 preparation, W-2C’s, and tax amendments.
• Assist in various special projects which may include implementation, creation of new processes, and ad hoc reporting.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Develop, maintain, and publish key metrics showing the health of payroll and time processing that drive opportunities for improvement.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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