R10086387 Specialist - Payroll (Open)

Location:

Kennesaw, GA (LLC Support) - Management

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At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

Airgas is Hiring for a Payroll Specialist in Kennesaw, GA!

We are looking for you !

• 3+ years of payroll experience

• Payroll experience with 1,000+ employees

• Must have multi-state experience

Recruiter: Roseanne Khachikyan  / Roseanne.Khachikyan@airliquide.com  /  424-318-0169

JOB SUMMARY:  Payroll Specialist is responsible for performing daily payroll operations, including multistate payroll processing, for approximately 9,000+ employees across the South Division cluster.  Position is high volume and requires keen organizational skills, strong attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to: 

• Accurate and timely multistate payroll processing using Workday ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local requirements.

• Verify local tax jurisdictions and set up local taxes on employee records.

• Ensuring timely submission of wage attachments (child support orders, tax levies, garnishments, etc.).

• Process manual checks, special pays, gross-ups, and corrections/adjustments.  Some manual calculations may be required.

• Maintain payroll records and filing administration according to internal department practices.

• Facilitate strong customer service relationships with both internal and external customers.

• Respond to service tickets and answer routine telephone inquiries concerning payroll issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Assists accounting staff in research and resolution of payroll related transactions, including outstanding payroll checks. 

• Provide support to peers/leadership as needed; timely feedback to manager, supervisor, and customers.

• Assist in process improvement projects and other initiatives as assigned by the Payroll Manager.

• Adhere to internal control processes when initiating, recording, summarizing and reporting payroll transactions.

• Actively participate in payroll year-end activities as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications:

• H.S. diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 3 years payroll experience (preferably with Workday)

• Must have multi-state experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with Vlookup knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of office/clerical practices, procedures, and equipment.

• Excellent organization, documentation and follow-up skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with associates.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, and officials in other departments.

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to request clarification when needed.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects and work under deadlines.

• Must have a strong attention to detail.

• Utilize the utmost discretion in the handling of confidential information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Workday experience a plus

• Basic knowledge of accounting is a plus

• FPC/CPP is a plus

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and a