Payroll Specialist

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

Analyze and process complex, high liability employee payroll, benefit, tax, payroll funding, payroll reconciliation, and/or job record transactions. Provide peer quality assurance audits, training, and reviews within and between applicable payroll transactions, systems, vendor files and processes, upholding regulatory compliance. Continuously monitor data integrity within the HR and time collection systems, and modify existing processes as needed to meet changing requirements. Ensure payroll and/or benefit processing is accurate, timely and in compliance with company policies and/or program provisions and applicable laws and regulations. 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.

Essential Responsibilities

• Update and maintain employee payroll, benefit, tax, and/or job record information within Workday and UKG in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure the electronic documentation of the process and maintain updates in the team SharePoint site.

• Provide advanced problem solving and research on transaction-related discrepancies, issues, and audit findings, and communicate results to appropriate persons. Update or coordinate employee job record, payroll, benefit, pension, and/or other employment and personal information within the applicable HR systems in a timely and accurate manner. Develop and provide modified process documentation and training as needed.

• Support the HR Service Center team, timekeepers, and cross-functional teams on various payroll and system related projects, interfaces, upgrades and enhancements. Provide training, 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.

• Work closely with vendors, HR Business Consultants, Compensation, Workforce Relations, timekeepers, and managers to ascertain the accuracy of the data submitted and reconcile differences when applicable. Maintains a high level of confidentiality through understanding privacy laws, company policy and legal and ethical requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a specialized subject matter within HR, payroll or benefits.

• Demonstrated knowledge of privacy laws and applicable benefits and payroll regulations.

• Advanced skills/experience in Microsoft Office applications including MS Word and MS Excel are required.

• Experience in payroll and HR systems and benefit applications is strongly preferred.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, 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.

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.

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Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $25.00 to $32.00 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Spot On Bonus, 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: 01/13/25

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