Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

Acts as a staff member primarily responsible for payroll processing and analysis. Under minimal guidance, performs a variety of complex functions in the preparation, processing, maintenance, verification, and reconciliation of accurate wages and payroll, and maintaining payroll records for multiple pay groups and pay cycles. Provides expertise on continuous process improvement strategies. Assists with overseeing the daily operations of the payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise for all payroll functions.

• Assists with the reconciliation of payroll taxes.

• Review all payrolls and reconciles back to source systems and documents.

• Responsible for verifying the accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of both standard and non-standard transactions.

• Verify and control payroll payments to comply with established organization procedures.

• Research complex payroll matters and take or direct corrective action.

• Assist other departments and staff with data requests and calculations.

• Research and analyzes accounting discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrections.

• Assist payroll staff in answering non-routine questions.

• Audit, reconcile, and balance a variety of data and transactions.

• Assist in the maintenance and update of policies, procedures, instructions, and checklists pertaining to the various payroll functions.

• Assist Payroll/Tax leadership with the implementation of new procedures and system setup/updates.

• Ad hoc projects in support of the Payroll and Time & Labor functions and the needs of the business.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of direct experience in payroll operations and procedures including multiple payrolls.

• Knowledge of applicable Federal/State/Local payroll laws, methods and practices for multi-state payrolls.

• BA or BS degree in Business or Accounting desired

• CPP Certified Payroll Professional status desired.

• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and advanced skills utilizing payroll/accounting software applications.

• Ability to resolve complex non-recurring problems with proven novel and creative solutions required.

• Highly effective customer service skills.

• Excellent written/verbal communications and collaboration skills.

• Proficiency using Microsoft office products, ERP system experience; Dayforce experience desirable.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

• Flexible work arrangements : You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects

• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery

• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment

• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders

• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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