Payroll Representative - HR Payroll & Time Management - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

FirstEnergy Service Company Payroll Specialist

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corporation.

This position is ON SITE, and can be in Akron, OH., Reading, PA., Greensburg, PA or Holmdel NJ. Other locations within the FE service territory (W VA, and MD) will also be considered.

FirstEnergy takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. In addition, your actual base salary will depend on various factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience.

The estimated pay range for this role is $85,850/k - $121,200/k. The pay range for certain locations, including the state of New Jersey, includes a 20% differential to account for an increased cost of living, making the pay range $103,020/k - $145,440.

The Payroll team is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of the company's payroll processes in compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations, as well as providing oversight and development of payroll related company processes and policies. The team is also responsible for ensuring the payroll system configuration reflects the needs of the client community and generate accurate and compliant records for employees. They provide advice and support to HR personnel, as well as assist internal and external customers.

Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of the Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) payroll, ADP, and other payroll software systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system updates, with an ability to complete system troubleshooting and testing, including resolving errors between Oracle HCM and integrated systems
• Conduct thorough research and analysis for payroll-related tax notices and inquiries.
• Analyze payroll and tax data to prepare and file amended tax returns and internal tax auditor requests.
• Reconciling payroll tax filings and providing support for a variety of state & local tax returns
• Review and update tax rates and deposit frequency changes as part of compliance initiatives.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies during payroll data extracts.
• Collaborate with Finance to provide corrections to journal entries, perform account analysis, and complete account reconciliations
• Deliver exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers, including direct interaction with tax agencies.
• Expert with year-end payroll processes, including preparation of W2s and 1099s.
• Provide oversight and guidance through the multi-state end-to-end payroll processes involving collective agreements and multiple pension plans.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline preferred with minimum 4 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years' relevant work experience is required. Relevant work experience includes experience in payroll tax and accounting with analytical experience.
• Payroll Oracle experience or similar cloud-based payroll system
• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to analyze numerical and financial data.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Solid understanding in Oracle with the ability to generate reports and analyze large quantities of data
• Capable of managing tight deadlines and unexpected time constraints to meet client payroll needs.
• Possesses analytical and quantitative skills to be able to investigate issues, provide impact analysis and analyze solutions related to Payroll
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple work assignments while maintaining a strong attention to detail
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of customer service and ability to be proactive with customer needs
• Ability to handle confidential information

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at to learn more about all our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas currently.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.