Payroll Specialist

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Job Summary:

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the design of implementation of new global payrolls, statutory verification, and oversight of National and Expatriate payrolls processed biweekly and monthly. This position will work closely with the Processing Team in New Delhi, Change Control and Expatriate Tax. In this role, you will collaborate in the design and implementation of new payroll setups. You will assist the Payroll Processing Team with day-to-day payroll operations. You will collaborate with other groups to ensure each payroll complies with statutory labor law and Bechtel policy. You will provide support for downstream processing, 3rd party remittance, account reconciliation and system design changes. Your work will ensure the integrity of employee data. This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists and may coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Payroll department
• Coordinates processing schedules of groups for which payroll processing shares dependencies
• Ensures accurate and timely payroll processing and employee payments
• Ensures the integrity of the employee data held in the payroll system
• Assists and may coordinate in the creation and balancing of all outbound files for banking, labor and tax
• Coordinates and may review the creation of third-party remittance file for accounts payable processing
• Provides functional analysis, feedback and support for system design changes and enhancements
• Supports the account reconciliation department monitoring payroll accounts
• Provides oversight for agency labor responsibilities
• Other job duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree with a major in Accounting, Finance or Business and 1 -2 years of applicable Finance work experience or in lieu of a degree 5-6 years of related experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in organizing work activities to meet daily and weekly deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven capability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Self-starter able to use sound business judgment in carrying out assigned tasks
• Skilled in using MS-Excel for various ad-hoc analysis activities
• SAP Payroll experience (Preferred)
• Familiar with journal entry process in Oracle Financial (Preferred)
• Knowledge of Bechtel's general ledger and chart of accounts (Preferred)

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

Diverse Teams Build the Extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

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Please note that the overtime designation for this position might differ from your current position even if the position is at the same grade level. Please speak with your TA Specialist to understand the overtime eligibility for this role.