Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. **Position Summary** Provide expertise and support projects to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and financial reporting in a multi-state and multi-company environment. Analyze and process non-routine, employee payroll, benefit, pension trust reconciliation, and/or job record transactions. Provide payroll/timekeeping system support including research, reporting, auditing, testing and solving timekeeping issues. Ensure compliance with multiple bargaining agreements, Federal/State/local tax regulations and Company policies. Support cross-functional teams and various business areas on payroll and system related projects, interfaces, upgrades and enhancements. Support payroll processes, internal controls and appropriate process improvements. Maintain current knowledge of tax laws and policies, interpret organizational impact, and implement required process and systems changes to remain compliant and efficient. **Essential Responsibilities** + Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing (regular, off-cycle and annual) in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations and tax standards, bargaining agreements, and company policies. Analyze and process non-routine, employee payroll, benefit, pension trust reconciliation, and/or job record transactions. Support, complex and high-visibility transactions including multi-state taxation adjustments, incentive taxation, retroactive adjustments, year-end tax reconciliations, and unique bargaining payouts. + Research and analyze payroll issues including reconciliations, overpayments, taxation and adjustments. Provide payroll processing, calculation, and support on business and technology issues that impact how/when employees are paid. Communicate research and analysis results to a wide variety of audiences in a timely manner. + Support the payroll team, timekeepers, and cross-functional teams on various payroll and system related projects, interfaces, upgrades and enhancements. Provide training, manage system access, reporting, creating processes and procedures, researching issues, reconciling data with other systems, and lead special projects. + Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with the Company's policies, multiple bargaining agreements and tax regulations. Identify and implement process improvements. **Minimum Requirements** + Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or related degree/equivalent experience. + Three years of experience in payroll with an emphasis on analytical skills and processes in a multiple company structure. + Demonstrated knowledge of privacy laws and applicable benefits and payroll regulations. + Experience supporting complex technical issues and making recommended solutions. + Proficient skills/experience in Microsoft Office applications. + Experience should include HR, pay, benefits or other shared service functions, project management, payroll systems, including time and labor administration. + Ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver a high level of accuracy and possess excellent time management skills. + Ability to effectively communicate with customers including executives, and demonstrate strong relationship building skills. + Customer focused, produces timely and accurate results. + CPP certification preferred. **Preferred Requirements** + Experience with Bargaining (Union) Payroll + Experience with UKG or Workday As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com . Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $62,500.00 to $88,766.00 per year This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part. Deadline to Apply: 02/18/25 EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) **ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT** Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.