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Overview

We are seeking a full-time Payroll Analyst 3 in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for serving as a subject matter expert in activities necessary to process, verify and reconcile payroll using ADP Payroll and time/attendance records in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring compliance with governmental regulations.

Essential Functions

• Assist with training and mentoring less experienced team members
• Serve as a subject matter expert in payroll processing and time/attendance processing activities
• Provide guidance, counsel, and information to associates on complex payroll related questions
• Ensures that payroll tax procedures are compliant with all governmental regulations
• Develop/suggest/participate in the implementation of process improvements for efficient payroll processing and assist with review of tax amendments
• Monitor/process restricted, deferred and special stock options to ensure all are accurately updated for W-2 reporting and assist with specialty payroll items impacting W-2 reporting
• Resolve discrepancies referred by government, state and local agencies
• Complete jurisdictional setups, changes and deletions
• Complete tax jurisdiction setups to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines
• Collaborate with ADP and handle responses to agency tax audits
• Maintain, update and ensure execution of proper payroll and tax procedures
• Review compliance for multi-state taxing jurisdiction and reporting
• Review for auditing/compliance setting up and processing garnishments, child support orders, bankruptcies and levies
• Review for approval biweekly journal entries into month end allocations
• Create and/or provide requested reports using ADP Reporting or Kronos reporting tools
• Provide leadership and guidance to less experienced team members to ensure compliance with HR related legislation and policies with oversight from payroll leadership and legal
• Manage resources to meet goals and lead assigned payroll and/or benefits initiatives with client group
• Lead implementation of process improvements in the Payroll functional area to continuously improve efficiency and customer service
• Conduct assessments and recommend methods to address problems and implement payroll related solutions to achieve HR tactical goals
• Ensure compliance with HR related legislation and regulations and Garmin HR/Payroll policies with oversight from HR management/Legal
• Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities
• Work collaboratively and professionally with other Garmin associates and perform as a solid contributor on cross functional teams to achieve goals
• Independently determine general approach and specific solutions to technical problems
• Provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques and apply good judgment in setting schedules and risk taking
• Exemplify Garmin's Mission, Vision, Values & Quality Policy and enthusiastically exhibit a desire to see Garmin succeed

Benefits Specialization: This role may have the opportunity to perform the following benefits related functions in lieu of, or in addition to the Essential Functions noted above:

• Manage administration of employer provided benefit plans including calculation and reconciliation of benefit plan bills and set up of deductions using ADP software
• Collaborate closely with outside payroll/benefits vendors including coordinating with third party administrator/insurance carrier to resolve enrollment or billing discrepancies
• Leverage expertise to resolve any discrepancies for all benefits/401k issues
• Participate in review of the 401k confirmation for TRP
• Complete 401k audits and discrimination testing
• Gather and review information required for audit purposes
• Ensure compliant reporting of benefits

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR Master’s Degree in HR, Business or related discipline AND a minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge and possesses a minimum of 3 years experience processing payroll, leveraging knowledge of payroll compliance and payroll taxing regulations
• Must demonstrate proficient computer skills using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of the organization, business, operations, industry and key organization metrics
• Proven reputation as an approachable and effective Payroll professional serving associates and the organization
• Demonstrates leadership presence with securing management support
• Demonstrates an effective track record with mentoring or training less experienced team members including compliance with HR/Payroll related legislation, practices, processes/procedures, programs, and technologies
• Applies broad-based payroll knowledge to business needs in a proactive manner and determines best practices to support organizational direction
• Demonstrates strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills including fluency in the language of business administration and senior leaders
• Demonstrates consistent focus on accountability/achievement of HR/Payroll strategic and tactical goals with proven track record in delivering high quality solutions on time/within the budget
• Driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult problems and mentoring others on effective problem solving
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task and provides training to less experienced team members on achieving this skill
• Demonstrates proficient advanced knowledge in the use of data, evidence-based research, benchmarks, payroll and business metrics to make critical decisions
• Demonstrates the ability to assess business situations and recommend suggestions for improving business results and team execution of Payroll strategies
• Must possess demonstrated effective presentation skills and public speaking ability
• Must possess previous experience and commitment to maintaining confidentiality regarding business and Human Resources matters
• Serves as leader for demonstrating effective time management, organizational, and follow up skills with a keen attention to detail/quality and being team oriented/possessing a positive attitude

Desired Qualifications

• FPC or CPP designation
• Previous experience using ADP payroll software
• Previous experience using Kronos Workforce Central Time/Attendance software
• Previous experience with implementing and/or upgrading payroll or HRIS software
• Previous experience processing payroll for 1000+ employees

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits