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McDermott Senior Payroll Administrator in Chennai, India
Company Overview:
People power our future. That is why advancing a dynamic, inclusive environment, where everyone grows and thrives is critically important to us.
Our ingenuity fuels daily life.Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing offshore platforms hundreds of miles from shore, and using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure.
For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
Here, what you do matters.
Job Overview:
The Senior Payroll Administrator has developed specialized Payroll-specific skills through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience. They can provide support to their team with a limited degree of supervision. They can act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience. The Senior Payroll Administrator is skilled in various processes, procedures, and systems.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Responsible for timely and accurate processing of payroll
Process garnishment function, as a backup, once trained
Process audit function, as a backup, once trained
Ensure all SOX documents are completed for each on-cycle and off-cycle payroll
Maintain documentation for all pay groups
Ensure all payroll processing documents are stored in proper files
Maintain payroll files regularly (electronically)
Cross-train on other processes as required
Contribute to process improvement opportunities
Prepare special payroll reports as needed
Research and resolve issues
Recommend process improvements to payroll-related items
Document the processes for Audit response; cross-train on this function to act as a backup
Document the processes for Garnishments (extensive effort); cross-train on this function to act as a backup
Review and set up wage attachment orders
Maintain and document the Audit and Wage Attachment processes
Compile reports on a regular or as-needed basis
Respond to internal and external audit requests and resolve issues
Challenge current practices and procedures as the business evolves to implement continuous improvements in policy, procedures, and systems
Act as a back up for wage attachment, review, entry, and follow up
Respond to employee inquiries regarding wage attachments
Essential Qualifications and Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
3 years of work experience in payroll
Knowledge of union payments
Maintain key competencies associated with the Payroll processing function
Communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken
Computer literate in Microsoft programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to meet multiple deadlines
Ability to work as an individual contributor as well as a team player
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
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McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.