Sr. Payroll Specialist

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is headquartered in Irvine, CA, and handles sales for the North American region. It is a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd., one of the world´s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ), Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), and San Francisco, USA (Energy Storage/Inverter & Software HQ). Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm, and a Top 8 business enterprise in South Korea. HQCA recently acquired Geli, a leading developer of Energy Management System software for energy storage, solar, and other renewable resources.
Benefits* ·   Medical, Dental, Vision·   Paid Time Off·   Tuition Reimbursement·   401K·   Paid Holidays* All benefits dependent on role and eligibility
Position Overview
The Sr. Payroll Specialist will oversee the payroll functions of the organization, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll accounting software, systems, and procedures.
• Ensures proper state registration and payroll related account setups to meet compliance requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years working in Payroll within multi-state payroll experience
• Robust experience with HR systems, Paylocity preferred but not required
• Advanced Excel skills required (vlookups, pivot tables, formulas)
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with emphasis on meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational and time management skills

Physical, Mental, & Physical Demands
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 
MobilityStanding: 20% of time Sitting: 70% of time Walking: 10% of time
StrengthPulling: up to 10 Pounds Pushing: up to 10 Pounds Carrying: up to 10 Pounds Lifting: up to 15 Pounds
Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)Turning: FTwisting: FBending: OCrouching: OBalancing: NClimbing: NCrawling: NKneeling: N
Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)Typing: FHandling: FReaching: F

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