Senior Payroll Representative

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Detroit, MI
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with complex payroll processing and system testing, who have a background in payroll environments and can work in a fast-paced environment in Detroit, MI.

Best fit for

  • Individuals who can manage complex payroll processes and develop SOPs
    — “developing standard operating procedures, identifying opportunities for process improvements”
  • Professionals with a finance or HR background and strong analytical skills
    — “Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
    — “Under minimal supervision, perform complex duties related to payroll processing.”
  • Candidates must be self-motivated and able to meet strict deadlines
    — “Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and within established deadlines.”

How to stand out

  • Showcase experience with Oracle and PeopleSoft in your resume and interview responses
    — “Candidates with current Oracle experience preferred.”
  • Emphasize your knowledge of payroll laws and tax filing experience
    — “Maintain knowledge of applicable payroll laws as required.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to interface with IT and resolve system-related issues
    — “Interface with internal departments (e.g. IT) to investigate and resolve issues.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Developed standard operating procedures
  • Identified process improvements
  • Managed payroll processing
Typical background
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Payroll ProcessingAccount ReconciliationComplex Account ManagementOracle Experience

Preferred

Certified Payroll Professional (cpp)

Stack & domain

OracleExcelWordPeoplesoftAnalyticalOrganizationalProblem ResolutionVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationSelf-motivatedAble To Work IndependentlyAble To Work Within Established DeadlinesAble To Work In A Fast-paced EnvironmentCertified Payroll Professional (cpp)FinanceHuman ResourcesBusiness Administration

About the role

Original posting from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Under minimal supervision, perform complex duties related to payroll processing.  Responsible for troubleshooting and assisting personnel across the enterprise with payroll related inquiries, developing standard operating procedures, identifying opportunities for process improvements and performing complex account reconciliations.Candidates with current Oracle experience preferred. Assist personnel at all levels across the enterprise by answering complex payroll related inquiries. Responsible for bi-weekly payroll and year-end W2 processing, tax filing, and monthly verification and closing of general ledger. Verify and process employee timecards; process attendance corrections.Maintain employee records and enter complex transactions based upon submitted documentation (e.g. Employee Profile). Process garnishment and withholding orders such as tax levies, child support judgments, etc. Provide guidance to lower level team members. Develop standard operating procedures and identifying opportunities for process improvement. Responsible for testing of system changes. Participate in special projects as required; perform payroll processing for special programs (e.g. annual open enrollment, quarterly gross-ups, etc.) Interface with internal departments (e.g. IT) to investigate and resolve issues. Maintain knowledge of applicable payroll laws as required. Other duties may be assigned. 

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred.Five (5) years or more of experience in a payroll environment required.Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.Excellent analytical, organizational, problem resolution, verbal and written communication skills.Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and within established deadlines.Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.Proficient in current industry standard PC applications and systems (e.g., Excel, Word, PeopleSoft).Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job. 

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Source: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan careers

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