Payroll Administrator

Fluidra is seeking a Payroll Administrator with experience processing high volume (1500+ employees), multi company/state payroll within ADP Workforce Now to join the team at our North American Headquarters in Carlsbad, CA.

WHAT WE OFFER 

An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes: 

• Alternate work week schedule (EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OFF!)
• Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
• 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
• Flexible vacation
• Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
• Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
• On-site self-service café / free gourmet coffee stations
• Company sponsored FUN events!
• On-site gym, ping-pong, foosball, outdoor bocce ball court, BBQ & firepit
• Generous product discounts

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE 

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager – Rewards & Experience, the Payroll Administrator directly manages and executes the necessary activities in carrying out the bi-weekly payroll preparation/processing for multiple companies in a shared service environment. Other key responsibilities include tax reporting, audits, 401(k) testing, and HRIS/payroll systems maintenance. The Payroll Administrator is the company’s expert in payroll and responsible for its administration, including the compiling of payroll reports, processing hours of work and related time records, maintaining payroll control records, and calculating payroll in an accurate and timely manner for approximately 1400 employees at multiple locations in the U.S. and Canada.

In addition, this position also supports the HR team by fully leveraging the capabilities of the Company’s ADP HRIS to meet the data information needs of the Human Resources and other Departments. Additionally, you will:

• Manage and guarantee bi-weekly disbursement of in-house, multi-company, multi-state payroll, including garnishments, benefits and taxes to 1400 employees consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws.
• Ensure the processing of new hires, temporary workers, transfers, promotions and terminations is accurate and timely
• Conduct regular audits and critically review and analyze current payroll, benefits and tax procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations
• Responsible for preparation/processing of all tax filings and employment reporting including managing relationships with State and Federal agencies
• Communicate actively with Finance Department to review cross-departmental impacts and reconcile data sharing
• Ensure systems are set-up and updated to reflect our current employee base, including wages, benefits, vacation and sick time
• Manage regular preparation of relevant management reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.)
• Work on payroll and benefits related projects, as needed
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by supporting other Human Resources Department initiatives

WHAT WE SEEK

• 3+ years in a Payroll Office performing all payroll functions; three years additional payroll office experience in lieu of Associate degree
• ADP Workforce Now experience
• Excellent skills using MS Word, Excel and Google Docs
• Strong skills using and understanding the flow of transactions in an integrated and automated payroll system
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
• Excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines
• Math: May have to calculate changes to pay rates based on time off, overtime, etc.
• Communication: Talk with employees to help them understand their paycheck and any changes that may occur.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or industry experience equivalent

WHY WORK FOR FLUIDRA? 

We’re an industry‐leading, global company with a legacy of innovation. Offering an extensive array of quality‐designed pool and spa equipment, our portfolio includes some of the most trusted brands in the business: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects® , Dell® and Nature2® names.

Recognized as the foremost provider of reliable and visionary pool equipment, our reach extends worldwide across both the residential and commercial pool and wellness markets. We now have over 7,000 employees, a presence in over 45 countries and the combined resources to accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.

Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.

Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristics.

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