Entry Payroll Specialist

Job DescriptionJob Description:Key Responsibilities• Review and audit timecard data to identify timekeeping violations, discrepancies, and payroll exceptions• Communicate payroll/timecard violations and missing information to employees before the Payroll processing cycle begins. • Execute Data Bridge processes and import HCM data on scheduled payroll cycles (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday). • Perform payroll data audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with payroll policies. • Manage and coordinate PTO (Paid Time Off) processes between R12, Mosaic, and ADP systems. • Review and validate Oracle Fusion timecards for payroll processing. • Submit wire transfer and payroll check requests on weekly, biweekly, and monthly payroll schedules. • Handle manual timecard adjustments and payroll correction requests. • Manage and monitor ServiceNow ticket queues, including ticket analysis, assignment, and resolution for Oracle, ADP, and payroll communication requests. • Generate and distribute post-payroll ADP reports • Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Accounting, and benefits teams to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure timely payroll processing. • Address employee inquiries in a timely manner, providing accurate information and effective resolution for payroll-related queries• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of employee payroll information. • Perform additional payroll and administrative duties as assigned. • Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment with high attention to detail.Minimum Qualifications• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the US Payroll domain• Strong communication skills (Candidate will also be interviewed by US Panel, so communication is key)• Hands-on experience with ADP, Oracle R12 and Oracle Cloud ERP (Fusion)• Advanced Excel skills to validate significant amount of timecard data (Lookups, If statements, Macros). Should be able to write and modify formulas to account for business changes.Background Check and Drug Testing InformationCDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.