Payroll Specialist

Abilities Friendly

Would you like to work in an international environment where you'll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we're looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world's most advanced assistive solutions.

At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.

Permobil is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who will manage the accurate accounting of all payroll functions for several business units with confidentiality always at the forefront of their mind. We are looking for a well-spoken individual that can interact with managers, supervisors and our people and culture team. This person should have great communication skills and an analytical mindset, high attention to detail is a MUST.

Responsibilities:

Process and audit employee timesheets to pull hours worked, overtime, and time off into the payroll system in compliance with company policy and federal and state laws
Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll changes; including new hires, terminations and changes to rate pay rates.
Timely and accurate processing of biweekly payroll transactions including salaries, commissioned sales, bonuses, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions using outside payroll provider
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws, and best practices.
Responds to all governmental agencies regarding payroll taxes and wage garnishments
Prepare reports and requested analysis, as required
Reconcile and audit multi-state payroll registers, payroll deposits, tax withholdings, wage garnishments, and voluntary deductions
Respond to and resolve payroll inquires; ensuring payroll issues are escalated and resolved promptly
Maintain all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures
Provide continuous process improvement recommendations to payroll processes and payroll policies to management and communicate changes appropriately
Own the registration process for new tax jurisdictions
Reconcile biweekly payroll and resolve out-of-balance tax issues
Maintain contact with external payroll provider to ensure compliance and required system updates

Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business or other related field or equivalent work experience.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation required.
Minimum four to five years payroll experience.
Experience processing payroll for 1,000 employees or more, with employees in multiple states and Canada.
Knowledge and Skills:

Strong working knowledge of ADP payroll systems and processes.

Strong PC computer skills, including Advanced Excel, Word and Outlook.
Strong written and oral communication skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively interact with other employees to resolve questions and to work effectively within a team.
Good organization skills with a strong attention to detail required.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, handling frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
Ability to exercise extreme confidentiality in discussions regarding employee compensation and personal information as well as the company's financial data.
Knowledge of federal, multi-state and local payroll tax laws and regulations required.
General ledger and accounts reconciliation skills preferred.
Strong working knowledge of finance and accounting concepts.
Demonstrated abilities in problem solving.
Adaptable to a fast-changing work environment; able to deliver accurate and on-time payroll regardless of the circumstances.
Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently with minimal daily direction from management to accomplish objectives and deadlines.

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 annually
Vacation or PTO: During initial year of employment: Up to 80 hours of vacation, which will be prorated based upon start date. After initial year of employment, earn 136 vacation hours.
Sick Time: Following 90 days of employment, employees will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked, unless a greater amount is required by state or local law, which will renew each calendar year.
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefit options beginning first day of employment.
Long Term Disability and Company Provided Life Insurance Policy for all employees
401K eligibility on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment. Permobil offers Safe Harbor matching, with immediate vesting.
Holidays: 10 paid company holidays per year.
No deadline for applications.

Why Permobil is a great next step for you!

1. You'll make a difference. Every day

Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people's lives.

2. You'll make your mark as part of our future

We collaborate with colleagues across borders to Innovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.

3. You'll feel welcome from day one

We're known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone in the Permobil family cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.

4. You can have a lifestyle you love

you're always close to nature, yet never far from civilisation. We want everyone who works for us to have a lifestyle they love - at work and beyond.

Who you are

You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious. You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten track to chase your dreams. You don't follow the herd - you find new ways of working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we're looking for.

Information

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More about Permobil

Permobil founder Dr. Per Udden believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users' needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.

Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1600 team members in more than 15 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company's storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.

Fun facts about us: One of our products was 1 of 100 best inventions in Time magazine in 2021