Director of Payroll
Company: SI Scholastic Inc.
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Job Description:THE OPPORTUNITYAs -Payroll Director, you will
support and manage all aspects of the employee payroll process from
preparation, records maintenance, record general ledger activity
and monthly/annual filing and reporting. You will help shape the
payroll function by implementing system and process improvements. -
Interaction with outside groups, such HRIS, Legal, Finance,
Benefits and Human Resources is critical.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Payroll- Manage payroll process for US payroll, multi-state and
multi division via Workday in a Shared Service Environment.
- Kronos Timekeeper integration
- Reconcile payroll and payroll taxes.
- Ensure Compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations
labor laws. - -
- Perform periodic audits of the payroll system data to ensure
accuracy of employee pay information. Design and implement process
improvements and internal controls to the payroll process.
- Lead all aspects of the monthly financial reporting process as
it relates to payroll related items. Produce additional reporting
as needed for other internal and external reporting purposes on
employee headcount and payroll related information.
- Annual Bonus and Stock recording.
- Resolve payroll issues
- Partner with Legal to provide information for SEC reporting and
Proxy filing.
- Work closely with HRIS, Finance, Legal, and Human
Resources.
- Tax Filings
- Fidelity Reporting
- Miscellaneous Integrations for benefits and New Hire
Reporting
- In performing the above, exercise the highest degree of
confidentiality relative to all payroll information and employee
privacy initiatives.
- May be opportunities to assist with International payroll
implementations.WHO WE AREScholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is
the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books,
a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional
services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's
media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and
technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom
magazines and other products and services - that support children's
learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14
international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic
makes quality, affordable books available to all children around
the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom
collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. - True
to its mission of 100+ years to encourage the personal and
intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the
Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators
and families. Learn more at .Some benefits that we offer:--- -100%
vested of 401(k) Retirement Plan after 5 years employment--- -Up to
1M worth of supplemental Life Insurance--- -Tuition
Reimbursement--- -Purchase Scholastic stock at a 15% discountThank
you for your consideration in choosing
Scholastic.#LI-MA1QualificationsHOW YOU CAN FIT - - -
(Qualifications)
- 10 plus years of extensive experience and knowledge of the
payroll function, including preparation, balancing, internal
control, and payroll taxes.
- 7 plus years exp with driving payroll strategy and process
improvements Passionate about improving processes and developing
innovative solutions
- Reconcile payroll and payroll taxes and the related balance
sheets accounts to the General Ledger.
- Proven excellence in developing / revamping internal
operations
- Experienced reliable, able to make independent decisions, and
to juggle multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Have a strong sense of ownership; you don't shy away from the
details and you're committed to completing each task with a high
degree of accuracy
- Tech savvy, with a strong understanding of the landscape of
WorkDay and Kronos systems
- Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.Scholastic offers above market
compensation packages and benefits, including equity, health
insurance, and relocation assistance.Scholastic is an equal
opportunity employer.Time Type:Full timeJob Type:RegularJob Family
Group:FinanceLocation Region/State:New JerseyEEO
Statement:Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy
is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race,
religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a
disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not
influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other
opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions
(such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers,
promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and
recreational programs) shall be administered without
discrimination.
Keywords: SI Scholastic Inc., Newark , Director of Payroll, Human Resources , Newark, New Jersey
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