Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Title: Payroll Specialist
Location: Arlington, VA

Petroplan is recruiting a top caliber Payroll Specialist for a position, based in Arlington, who meets the following criteria.
 
Position Overview:
 
This will be responsible for maintaining efficient and effective processes, processing and reconciling payroll, maintaining employee data, educating leaders and employees on payroll processes, and handling payroll questions. 

Key Responsibilities

• Process all aspects of payroll for assigned pay groups (both domestic and foreign) timely and accurately
• Help develop best practices and improve efficiency of payroll processes, as needed; leverage system capabilities to drive automation
• Maintain payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures
• Partner with Human Resources to ensure streamlined end-to-end business processes
• Participate in cross functional initiatives and process improvement efforts as needed
• Comply with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; ensuring adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
• Carry out payroll registrations with relevant agencies as needed
• Perform analytical reviews to ensure completeness and accuracy of payroll information
• Respond to payroll questions and concerns from employees
• Gather and report requested data to internal and external recipients as needed
• Support the preparation of payroll related information required for annual audits, internal budgets, etc.
• Reconcile and balance payroll-related accounts; resolve discrepancies
• Assist with other tasks and special projects as needed

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• 4-6 years of payroll experience

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.