Payroll Partner

Job Description

The Payroll Partner will be responsible for the accurate and timely payroll processing, submission, reporting, and auditing for salary and hourly employees while ensuring compliance with company policies as well as Federal, State, Local and IRS regulations. Maintains a high standard of quality and accuracy by being proactive in managing the payroll cycle to meet all payroll deadlines. Provides excellent customer service and works closely and collaboratively with HR and other cross-functional departments. The Payroll Partner will support process and technology improvements that result in efficiencies and increase precision across enterprise pay and time process.

What do we want to know about you?

• University degree with 4+ years of relevant payroll experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

• Minimum of 2+ years multi-state and local payroll tax experience

• Experience with Workday Payroll highly preferred.

• Experience with UKG Pro WFM (formerly Dimensions) and/or Workday Time a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to manage payroll activities in support of complex labor policies and legislation.

• Experience working in a manufacturing and union environment.

• Must adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment.

• Ability to multi-task and work within tight deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables)

• Excellent oral and written communications skills with a strong customer service orientation.

What will your typical day look like?

• Executes day-to-day payroll processing responsibilities timely and accurately that include but are not limited to data entry of pay transactions, pay calculations, payroll calculation audit, payroll complete, payroll settlement, cash requirements, garnishment administration, internal & external audit requests, and reports.

• Conducts audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies, payroll regulations and tax compliance maintaining confidentiality and completeness of payroll data.

• Validates payroll data in Workday such as changes, hours, earnings and retroactive adjustments.

• Ensures pay practices and pay policies are compliant with wage & hour laws, federal & state regulations, and company policy & procedures.

• Creates off-cycle payments as result of pay errors and termination pay.

• Manages HR Service Now tickets and payroll emails for assigned pay groups ensuring timely resolution.

• Completes reconciliations, corrections, root cause analysis, troubleshoot issues and problems.

• Provides support to Associate Pay Partners for pay processing, balancing, review & audit, solving problems and errors.

• Partners with internal and external stakeholders on with impacts beyond Pay & Time based on knowledge of Benefits, HR Systems, HR Analytics, Time, Payroll Taxes, Compensation, Finance, and Internal Audit.

• Looks for ways to improve processes and support department operational and transformation initiatives.

• Demonstrates understanding of policies and calculations for all pay groups.

• Participates in various projects which may include implementation, process improvement and yearend activities.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com ( .

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $68900-98200 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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