Lead HR Specialist - Payroll and Benefits Svc Delivery

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• Provide oversight of one or more Payroll process(s) including work direction, prioritization, and troubleshooting assistance
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy. Basic knowledge of related job disciplines.
• Manage third party administrators/vendors/internal business sources (Affiliates, Benefits, Exec Comp) sending payroll deductions and earnings, manage and support Global Payroll Input Tool
• Serve as escalation points to resolve issues or determine remediation steps, payroll approvals
• Manual Retro Pay and Retro Deduction Calculations - pre-Workday , and arrears management
• Absence Management support, PTO, PFL, PSL, Short- and long-term disability pay integration
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and quality to ensure compliance with relevant legal and GE Vernova policy requirements
• Manage metrics, monthly reviews, escalations, disaster recovery testing, and year-end coordination
• Develop broad knowledge of processing procedures to ensure successful execution
• Develop broad knowledge of GME payroll processing procedures to ensure successful execution. Deep understanding of taxation and payment rules
• Drive increased productivity and compliance through process improvements, standardization, and simplification
• Work collaboratively across internal teams and establish strong working relationships with the business and key stakeholders in solving complex issues
• Resolve complex processing issues and escalations for internal and external customers while promoting “Best in Class” customer service

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in related area (or a high school graduate/GED or equivalent with at least 4 years of relevant work experience). All candidates must have a minimum of 5+ years of experience in HR Operations/Lifecycle or related work experience
• Prior professional work experience with demonstrated achievement in Payroll & Benefits, and/or Operations/Service-oriented environment

Desired Characteristics

• CPP designation (USA)
• Strong customer service focus, with the ability to anticipate customer needs with a high level of responsiveness
• Proficiency in HR systems (ex. Workday) and technologies
• Ability to quickly embrace new technologies
• Experience establishing and maintaining customer and supplier relationships
• Supportive team player with a drive to create a positive work environment
• Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, & confidentiality
• Passion for continuous process improvement and simplification
• Ability to anticipate and resolve challenges
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to organize and analyze data
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Self-starter who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing across all levels within the organization
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications: Outlook, Excel, Word

Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No

• This is a remote position

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