Payroll Practitioner III

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Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

A Brief Summary of This Position:

This individual contributor position is responsible for the payroll data entry, processing and reconciling of bi-weekly and weekly payroll.  Duties include meeting deadlines with minimal errors, basic knowledge of various federal, state and local tax withholding regulations and wage garnishments.  The incumbent answers basic employee/supervisor questions regarding company payroll related policies and procedures.  Interfaces with employees and outside organizations to present a favorable service impression of the Payroll department.  Excellent oral and written communication skills are required to maintain and enhance the department’s focus as a service department.

Essential Functions:

• Perform weekly payroll processing for assigned business units/locations
• Correct and analyze first and final payroll reports
• Edits, codes and enters all payroll data for assigned locations
• Provide timekeeping guidance to site managers/human resource representatives
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds, although most frequent lift is under 10 pounds
• This position reports to the Senior Manager Payroll and has no direct  or indirect reports

Other Important Details about the Role:

• Running payroll related reports
• Distribution of payroll related reports to site contacts
• Act as the initial payroll contact for assigned sites/locations
• Act as backup to other department members

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• High School Diploma/GED and 4+ years of work/educational experience or Associates Degree
• Experience with use of proper discretion in handling of highly confidential information
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong data entry skills with high accuracy rates
• Basic knowledge of Federal Wage and Hour Law
• Understanding of federal and state tax regulations as related to employee pay checks

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Previous experience using an integrated HR/Payroll processing package, such as ADP/Vantage and Workday

• Multi-state and local tax payroll processing experience
• Strong working knowledge in Microsoft Excel and demonstrated ability with other MS Office applications
• Well organized and detail-oriented, able to work around interruptions
• Excellent customer service skills and experience

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.