About This Role

Supervises exempt Payroll Analysts in carrying out responsibility for payroll input, reconciliation, preparation, production and completion of all activity for the hourly and salaried payrolls which includes funding and settlement utilizing in-house SaaS Payroll system. Responsible for supporting the Time and Attendance system including user support, maintenance of codes, troubleshooting and resolution. This individual serves as a technical point-of-contact for Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence functional area and assists with data integrity, testing of system changes, and process improvement opportunities. This position will work side by side with the Payroll Manager and HRIS on identifying and implementing system enhancements, upgrades, testing and/or auditing changes and special projects.  In addition, this role is responsible for the administration of all payroll taxes and garnishments.  Responsible for the preparation of the payroll quarterly GL account reconciliations.

 

What You’ll Do

Supervises Exempt Payroll Analysts in carrying out responsibility for payroll preparation/production for the hourly and salaried payrollsReview, Complete and settle hourly and salaried payroll runs to ensure all transactions are  compliant with Ace policy, International, State and Federal Laws.Recommend process/customer service improvements, innovative solutions, policy changes and/or major variations from established policy that must be approved by appropriate leadership prior to implementation. Serve as a key liaison with third parties and other stakeholders (i.e., HRIS, Benefits, Employment, Accounting, Corporate Risk, and Insurance). Responsible for the administration of all Payroll Taxes, which includes processing, reviewing, and analyzing all Tax Notices and Tax Liens and documents within established Federal and State Tax Statutes.Provide technical and analytical support of the timekeeping system, as well as provide documentation, training and operational support of the system including troubleshooting and maintenance of calculations

 

Who You Are

You are passionate and dedicated in all aspects of payroll to ensure employees are paid timely and accurately.  You love being challenged and working in a fast-paced changing environment and collaborating with your peers.

 

Required Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or combination of education and experience.Strong computer literacy in the following:  Workday Payroll or SaaS software, Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and automated accounting packages.Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.Self-motivated and the ability to work with little to no supervision.Ability to manage a heavy workload and adhere to strict deadlines.Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to make decisions independently based on policy, international, state and federal laws and regulations, experience, and good judgement.Ability to work under tight deadlines is key.Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.Impeccable attention to detail and follow through.Previous supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to lead people and projects.

Compensation Details:

$86700 - $108500 per year

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:

Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met).  Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 9.6% of total eligible compensationComprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hireCompany Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positionsYour career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace FoundationAce invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual reviewWe know the work environment matters. That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise salesWe bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands moreBirth/Adoption bonding paid time offAdoption cost reimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment eventsIdentity theft protection

* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.

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Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.

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