Payroll Specialist

Specialist/Payroll OperationsOne of Airetel Staffing's valued clients is looking for a Specialist/Payroll Operations located in Tempe/Phoenix, AZ.Location: Rio West E Bldg (PHX-RWE1) Cities: Phoenix - AZAre you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you'll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you'll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!This job is a member of the Payroll Operations team within the Finance Division. Responsible for timely and accurate processing of assigned employee payroll checks including collection, review, input, edit, output and verification of payroll data.Processes payroll data accurately by the required deadlineConsistently applies company policy and government regulations to all processingMaintains the security and confidentiality of all payroll related informationReviews audit reports for accuracy and requests corrections as necessaryResearches team member inquiries and provides solutions as required in a timely mannerKnowledgeable of labor agreements and applicable processing requirements to specific workforce groups, such as unionsOrganizes and maintains records utilizing special processing that reduces the occurrences of incorrect payments to employeesAdheres to existing SOX processing maps and requirementsAssists in special projects, system testing, and other duties as assignedDocuments and updates proceduresAnalyzes business processes, making changes as necessary to increase efficiencies, adhering to existing SOX processing maps and requirementsAnalyzes large amounts of data using Microsoft tools such as Excel/MacrosMinimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience:High School diploma or GED equivalent or equivalent training/experience3 years of working in a high volume, multi-state payroll department and/or payroll, accounting or human resource experiencePreferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience:Experience with payroll systems (SAP preferred)Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience/trainingSkills, Licenses & Certifications:Above average customer experience and organizational skillsAbility to work as a team player in a high stress environmentUse of analytical skills to identify and address potential issuesAbility to explain and interpret complex payroll information to employees at all levels of the organizationSkilled in Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Excel, Word)From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world. Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life's journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.Top Requiered Skills:• Min 3 years experience • Payroll Processing • Proficient in Excel • SAP experience preferred • Large company experience • CBA / Union understandingThe candidate must be working on site 5 days a week.