Coordinator ll, Payroll

Coordinator ll, Payroll Panera LLC is a specialty concept with unparalleled people and quality products offering careers as diverse as our breads. As a result of continued growth, Panera LLC is actively seeking a Payroll Coordinator to primarily be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of bi-weekly payrolls.

The coordinator also plays a key role in the continuous improvement of payroll processes and systems while keeping pace with expected company growth. Accountabilities:

• Coordinates all aspects of processing high volume bi-weekly payrolls and adjustment runs. This includes execution of payrolls in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provides excellent customer service to associates across all functions of the company as well as partners with internal departments and external parties to fulfill payroll responsibilities.
• Complies with internal, external and SOX-regulated controls
• Provides support to senior management as needed on additional projects.
• Assists with workday config and testing, Workday report writing
• Guides, trains and leads team members.
• Identifies, participates in, and implements continuous process improvement projects.
• Ensures all documentation associated with payroll is maintained properly and confidential.
• Assists in vendor management as needed.
• Multi State Tax Processing (Local Tax Processing) accountability.
• Payroll process auditing and reporting.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of payroll principles with at least 5 years experience in a high volume, complex payroll environment. Leadership Experience preferred. Experience with large associate base (50,000+) and multi-state payroll Solid customer service skills and team player perspective Strong ability to analytically review, identify root causes and develop plan of resolution.

Good organization skills, as well as an ability to multi-task, meet strict deadlines and deliver high quality work. Ability to lead team members towards department goals, share knowledge and coordinate workflow Proven ability to handle confidential information with a high degree of professionalism. Strong written and verbal communication skills Multi State tax experience preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office required – strong utilization of Excel Accounting degree preferred Workday experience preferred CPP preferred Competitive pay from $59,936 to $66,987.

The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Saint Louis Support Center