Payroll Specialist

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.

Position Summary

Analyze and process complex, high liability employee payroll, payroll funding, payroll reconciliation, and/or job record transactions. Provide quality assurance audits, training and reviews within and between applicable payroll transactions, systems, vendor files and processes, upholding regulatory compliance. Provide payroll/timekeeping system support including research, reporting, auditing, testing and solving timekeeping issues. Ensure compliance with multiple bargaining agreements, Federal/State/local tax regulations and Company policies. Support cross-functional teams and various business areas on payroll and system related projects, interfaces, upgrades and enhancements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate processing of complex, high impact and/or non-routine payroll, payroll funding, and recurring payroll and pension reconciliation. Provide quality assurance audits, training and reviews within and between applicable payroll transactions, systems, vendor files and processes, upholding regulatory compliance. Assist in SOx and IRS audits. Identify and implement payroll process improvements. Review, modify and update payroll processes to meet SOx, IRS and other federal/state regulations. Manages payroll escalated issues and provides expertise.
• Provide advanced problem solving and research on transaction-related discrepancies, issues, and audit findings, and communicate results to appropriate persons. Update or coordinate employee job record, payroll, benefit, pension, and/or other employment and personal information within the applicable HR systems in a timely and accurate manner. Develop and provide modified process documentation and training as needed.
• Support the payroll team, timekeepers, and cross-functional teams on various payroll and system related projects, interfaces, upgrades and enhancements. Provide training, manage system access, reporting, creating processes and procedures, researching issues, reconciling data with other systems, and lead special projects. Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with the Company's policies, multiple bargaining agreements and tax regulations.
• Work closely with vendors, HR Business Consultants, Compensation, Workforce Relations, timekeepers, and managers to ascertain the accuracy of the data submitted and reconcile differences when applicable. Maintains a high level of confidentiality through understanding privacy laws, company policy and legal and ethical requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a specialized subject matter within HR, payroll or benefits.
• Demonstrated knowledge of privacy laws and applicable benefits and payroll regulations.
• Advanced skills/experience in Microsoft Office applications including MS Word and MS Excel are required.
• Experience in payroll and HR systems and benefit applications is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple priorities, deliver a high level of accuracy and possess excellent time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers including executives and demonstrate strong relationship building skills. Customer focused, produces timely and accurate results.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected].

Non-Bargaining

Pay and benefit packages may vary based on position. Some employees are under collective bargaining agreements, which determine the benefits they will receive. If the information conflicts with the terms of the written plan documents governing the plan, the plan document will control. Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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