Senior Time Specialist, Payroll – Lakeland

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 26727BR
Department: Payroll
Date Posted: Nov 17, 2023

$48 - 67k

Onsite

Description

The purpose of this position is to extract, examine, research, audit and correct critical data regarding associates’ punches, absences, and driver’s pay received from all time systems to ensure all Publix associates are paid properly and benefit quotas are accurately allotted. Responsibilities include:

Analyzing, validating, and maintaining time records for all associates
Ensuring all Publix Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits are accurately and consistently enforced
Validating accuracy of benefit quotas and time flowing to the Payroll Processing team
Authenticating each Publix associate’s payroll records, including punches and absences, and adhering to established internal and external guidelines (i.e. HIPAA, ICCT Narrative, governmental regulations, and Human Resources Compensation).

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a business-related field or its equivalent in experience
3 years of experience in an analytical position
Ability to prepare, summarize and present fact-based information to other associates, other business areas, and to management
Ability to accurately make decisions without supported policies or procedure to support out of the ordinary decisions
Ability to facilitate training to various levels of Publix associates
Professional and able to handle extremely confidential and sensitive information at all times
Ability to multi-task and prioritize a large volume of work to meet rigid deadlines
Ability to self-manage daily priorities and work independently as well as within a team
Superior mathematical and analytical skills
Ability to work under strict deadlines and complete a high volume of work accurately
Ability to react quickly and in a calm, professional manner when situations arise affecting any facet of the payroll time process
Ability to comprehend, apply new concepts, and have a strong understanding of technologies, as well as in a testing environment
Excellent customer service delivery skills
Excellent attendance and punctuality record
Knowledge of SAP or other related Finance systems
Intermediate skills in Excel, Access, and Outlook
Basic skills in Word and SharePoint
Working knowledge of CQI methodologies
Enthusiasm, initiative and pride in work
Commitment to Publix and our mission

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Management
5 years of experience in an analytical position
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Benefits

Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
401(k) retirement savings plan
Group health plan (with prescription benefits)
Group dental plan
Group vision plan
Sick pay
Paid Parental Leave
Long-term disability insurance
Company-paid life insurance (with accidental death & dismemberment benefits)
Tuition reimbursement
Vacation pay
Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
Paycheck direct deposit
Credit union
Access to over 50 discount offers including discounts on computer, vehicle and wireless purchases
6 paid holidays (associates can exchange the following holidays with their manager’s approval: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day)

Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

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