Senior Payroll Specialist

What The Role Is

As a Senior Payroll Specialist at Clearway Energy Group, you will be responsible for processing payroll to ensure that all employees are paid accurately and on time. A key aspect of this role is maintaining precise timekeeping records and systems to track employee work hours, attendance, and leave. Your strong timekeeping skills will be crucial in ensuring the accuracy of payroll calculations and compliance with company policies and legal requirements. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a comprehensive understanding of payroll practices and procedures

What You'll Be Doing

• Payroll Processing:
• Accurately process payroll for all employees.
• Enter payroll adjustments and one-time payments.
• Review employee payroll records.
• Timekeeping:
• Manage and monitor timekeeping systems to ensure accurate tracking of employee hours and attendance.
• Address and resolve discrepancies in time records.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements regarding timekeeping.
• Compliance:
• Stay current on federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and file necessary payroll tax returns and reports.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, including overtime and minimum wage requirements.
• System Maintenance:
• Manage and update payroll and timekeeping software and systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve payroll and timekeeping system issues.
• Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepare regular payroll reports for management, including payroll summaries and overtime reports.
• Maintain payroll and timekeeping documentation and records for audit purposes.
• Deliver reports to accounting in a timely manner for the month-end close.
• Employee Relations:
• Address and resolve employee payroll inquiries promptly, including questions regarding pay calculations, deductions, and discrepancies.
• Provide guidance and support to employees on navigating and utilizing the payroll software efficiently.
• Assist employees in understanding their pay stubs, earnings statements, and any payroll-related documents.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees needing assistance with timekeeping issues, such as clocking in/out and reporting work hours accurately.
• Conduct training sessions or provide one-on-one support to help employees effectively use payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Benefits Administration:
• Coordinate with the benefits to manage employee benefits deductions and contributions.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of benefits-related payroll deductions.
• Audit and Reconciliation:
• Conduct regular payroll audits and timekeeping transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll and timekeeping.

• Payroll Tax:
  • Proactively review payroll tax calculations and filings in ADP Compliance, identifying variances, researching root causes, and partnering with internal teams and ADP to ensure compliance.

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing or a related field.
• Experience with payroll and timekeeping software.
• A plus, but not required: Any experience with SAP Success Factors, SAP WFS or SAC EC Timekeeping.
• Strong knowledge of payroll practices, procedures, and regulations.
• Excellent timekeeping skills and ability to manage time records accurately.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

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The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations$85,000—$95,000 USD

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