Financial Analyst

Position Title: Financial Analyst Payroll Processor

Location: Jose, CA 95116

Duration: 06-months Contract on W2 (possible extension)

Work Schedule: 1st shift (7:00 AM-3:30 PM)

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Position Description:

• Process the payroll accurately, correctly and on time – done by daily validations, crewsheet entry and approval.
• Balance payroll register to TAS, Kronos Time and Attendance system or other payroll systems.
• Generate accurate payroll reports using payroll systems.
• Maintain TAS or Kronos Time and Attendance system (or other systems) and any upgrades and enhancements to ensure correct reporting of hours being paid.
• Respond to/resolve hourly payroll issues.
• May also respond to/resolve salary payroll issues.
• Ensure adequate back-up is available for payroll duties.
• Audit Controls – trace the payroll process for any employee.
• Generate reports as needed for regulatory purposes. Resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Interact effectively with others and resolve conflict. May process grievance payments as requested by HR Personnel.
• Assist with Production Execution work as needed.
• May reconcile P card usage. May remedy “blocked invoices” and GRIR issues.
• Prepares and enters data for monthly financial close, checking for accuracy and completeness.
• Pulls standard reports and shares them with finance and business teams as needed.
• Updates trackers and spreadsheets for key financial and operational metrics Assists with basic data validation and flags discrepancies to the appropriate team.
• May calculate pension payments for current employee and calculate payments for employee health insurance for both active and retired employees
• Ensure adherence to all standard work processes, including K-LEAN processes.
• Responsible for compliance with all regulations.
• Food Safety – plant in proper sanitary condition at all times, including allergen control, pest control, guidelines followed.
• Compliance with food safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for MCRS® sustainability: Ensure achievement of all area / shift KPIs; ensure adherence to and continuous improvement of all area / shift MCRS® elements. Responsible for supporting the execution of relevant projects within assigned area / shift.
• Responsible for supporting talent management process for hourly employees.
• Ensure Diversity and Inclusion meets / exceeds corporate standards.
• Proactively engage in the development and training of hourly labor and support such plans developed by plant leadership.
• Maintain understanding of processes and functional interdependencies.
• Recognize and escalate, as needed, those issues identified as risks to, or opportunities to improve, plant performance. Drive Company Values.
• Adhere to and administer company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills Required:

• Candidate Minimum Qualifications: - Extensive experience working with a collective bargaining agreement required. -Time management skills required. - Experience using Microsoft Office suite of products required. -1-3 years of payroll experience in a large corporation - experience with WFM, UKG, Kronos, etc. Candidate Preferred Qualifications: - BS in Business Administration or Finance preferred. - Extensive experience with interpersonal relations and advanced interpersonal and communication skills preferred. - Experience working in a fast pace, multitasking environment preferred. - Strong ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities preferred. - Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills very desirable.

Experience Required:

• experience with UKG, SAP, strong excel skills, and some level of manual payroll processes within a manufacturing plant or comparable work location.

Education Required:

• High school diploma/GED required.

Additional Information:

• Shift - M-F, 7AM-3:30PM