Senior Payroll Analyst
McCormick & Co., Inc.

 

Location:  Hunt Valley, MD                                                                                            Posting Date:  12/11/08
Department: Payroll                                                                                 
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:
McCormick & Co., Inc., the world leader in the spice, flavor & seasonings industry, is seeking a full time Sr. Payroll Analyst in its Shared Services Division located in Hunt Valley, MD. As an employer recognized for our exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick & Co., Inc. offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services which address the needs of employees and their families. McCormick's benefits include, but are not limited to tuition assistance, medical & dental, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), pension plan, paid holiday and vacations.

Description/Responsibilities:

The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely payment of wages, including payroll tax filing; actively supporting all expatriate and mid term assignments; ensuring proper accounting and accurate calculation of hours following all agency and legal requirements; and helping to ensure department goals and objectives are achieved. Other responsibilities include:

• maintaining financial controls for payroll.
• lead payroll processes to ensure timely pay.
• disbursement and reporting.
• administering expatriate and mid term assignment employee payroll.
• assisting with internal and external auditors responding to requests for financial information related to areas of responsibility.
• preparing internal and external reporting to meet regulatory and management reporting requirements and business unit expectations.
• supporting local and federal filings and reporting.
• mentoring and training team members.
• assisting with process improvements in the areas of reporting, analysis and employee self service.
• leveraging SAP design to gain maximum benefit.
• leading initiatives to optimize processes and support business and trend analysis.
• coordinating and monitoring payroll transactions for U.S. based employees and Business Units.
• ensuring adherence to controls and the timely collection of payroll/benefit information and travel expense reporting and audits
• understanding the impact of Expatriate/Mid term assignment employees on payroll.
• communicating and recommending resolution of issues.
• planning and prioritizing work to ensure deadlines and customer expectations are met.
• addressing direct deposit issues with bank.
• assisting with resolution and filing for escheat.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired.
• Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred.
• 4 + years progressive business experience required.
• Prior multi-location/multi-state payroll operations experience is preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently, exercise good judgment in high pressure, sensitive situation.
• Demonstrated PC/software skills with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Experience modifying and developing processes for better efficiencies in an in-house payroll processing environment.
• Ability to meet aggressive deadlines.
• SAP experience is strongly preferred.

All interested candidates MUST apply via our website- www.mccormick.com; job #7667.

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