Systems Analyst

Systems Analyst

Description

PAYROLL SYSTEMS ANALYST

JOB SUMMARY:

The Payroll Systems Analyst position is responsible for supporting centralized payroll functions for employees, vendors, and internal and external customers across the organization. This team has oversight for all system aspects of Payroll like managing the system jobs that produce payroll calculations on multiple, simultaneous pay cycles. This position is responsible for loading internal and external files, full data reconciliation and providing reports. Pay Systems generates all accounting files for balancing and distribution to various business partners. This position is also responsible for identifying system issues, partnering with Technology to resolve and testing solutions. This position provides additional support for system issues, system upgrades, and regression testing.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Job Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting, Business, Information Systems or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years work experience in payroll, customer service, Oracle HCM, Payroll, Time and Labor strongly desired
• Minimum 2-3 years Peoplesoft/Oracle HCM strongly desired
• Understanding of Cloud computing strongly desired
• Experience with applying Labor laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act desired
• Experience analyzing complex scenarios and balancing multiple tasks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of payroll, HR systems, and timekeeping - as well as vendor systems and interfaces
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, processes and projects timely and accurately
• Proficiency required in desktop applications including Microsoft Office and TEAMS
• Cross-functional collaboration with business partners for process improvements and efficiencies
• Must possess excellent customer service skills along with the ability to anticipate problems or concerns, and demonstrate a strong track record of effectively resolving complex problems and responding in a timely manner
• Must be analytical, detail oriented, process driven, and comfortable with a highly structured team environment

Behavioral Attributes

• Models Our Values of Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment
• Ethical Behavior: Is widely trusted; deals fairly and ethically with everyone; presents facts in an honest and direct manner; maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Innovation: Looks for ways to improve workplace effectiveness; solicits the creative ideas of others; efficiently works within budget and time constraints; exhibits willingness to work out of comfort zone.
• Diversity: Values differences in people; understands different perspectives and frames of reference; recognizes the link between diversity and organizational success and supports an inclusive workplace.
• Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; maintains effective relationships across organizations.
• Teamwork: Communicates openly and values honesty; listens to others; works with others toward common goals. Willing to work weekends and after hours as needed.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with other teams within Payroll, HR Service Center, and other organizations across the system to in order to achieve time sensitive deadlines

• Review and test quarterly software updates, coordinating with other functional areas as needed

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all payroll functions and team reports
• Operate in compliance with federal, state, and company guidelines
• Participate, as part of a team, in job rotation/rotating roles
• Provide process and system support
• Utilize effective communications and networking to maintain a team environment
• Perform other payroll related duties as assigned

Disclaimer:

This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by Diversity Inc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. #LI

Job Field: Accounting & Auditing

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Georgia Power Headquarters - 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE (241ATLANTA)

241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE

Atlanta, 30308

Req ID: SCS2011443