Responsibilities
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with all departments and levels throughout RESA Power. Be a payroll contact and trusted advisor for managers and employees.
- RESA utilizes a third-party provider to perform the actual payroll function. This position will be the main contact with that provider to ensure all employee data is up to date, timecards are submitted timely, validate and provide manual adjustments to the payroll and review and approval of the weekly and bi-weekly payrolls.
- Ensure third party payroll provider meets all SLAs and expectations of RESA Power.
- Responsible for completing Union Reporting for all Unions across the company.
- Completes certified payrolls in an accurate and timely manner.
- Provides determinations for prevailing wage calculations, when applicable.
- Interacts with HR, Operations, Accounting, and other key departments to coordinate, process and ensure accuracy of payroll changes, i.e., employee pay and status change requests.
- Is responsible for integrating acquired organizations into payroll system in partnership with finance, HR and outsourced payroll vendor.
- Is responsible for annual commission plan coordination and plan communication. Will coordinate with finance and third-party payroll provider the payment of commission programs.
- Properly and accurately processes and uploads files such as incentives, bonuses, annual merit increases and all other special payment entries.
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements and labor laws by studying existing and new legislation; obtaining qualified opinions; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Reviews current payroll, benefits and tax procedures and partners with HR Team to recommend and implement process improvements to establish best practices.
- Interact with Operations, Accounting and other key departments to coordinate, process and ensure accuracy of payroll changes, i.e. payroll reports.
- For designated groups ensures the proper processing and execution of manual checks.
- Champions corporate payroll initiatives as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience and minimum of 3 years of related experience.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation/accounting experience preferred.
- UKG payroll processing experience preferred.
- Multi-State payroll processing experience. California payroll processing preferred.
- Canadian payroll knowledge preferred.
- Certified payroll and union payroll processing experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.
- Demonstrated advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, in particular Excel and Word (including mail mergers).
- Excellent business partnering and interpersonal skills. Able to establish rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experience.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to develop and interpret data to make sound decisions as related to Payroll function; Proven continuous improvement experience.
- Ability to run the payroll process and make sound independent decisions to ensure employees are paid timely and accurately.
- Flexible and innovative; the ideal candidate brings a positive, high-energy attitude with strong customer service skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to tailor communication style with all levels in the organization.
- Action oriented with the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Able to work in a team environment.
Who we are!
RESA Power is a dynamic, people first organization that prides itself on being the employer of choice in its industry! RESA is fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented group of people who take pride in everything they do! RESA Power has locations throughout the United States & Canada. We are a trusted service provider committed to ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of electrical distribution systems. With a track record of long-term partnerships and excellence in customer experience for nearly a decade!
Our Mission
Ensure reliable and safe mission-critical power across our customers’ electrical infrastructure lifecycle.
Our Vision
To be the premier, first-choice, trusted provider in the US and Canada for critical power services and products by delivering the best customer and employee experience in the industry.
Core Cultural Competencies
We do it right
- We pride ourselves on our integrity and expertise. We don’t cut corners.
- You perform job responsibilities safely, efficiently, and thoroughly all day, every day.
- You conduct yourself professionally, ethically, and honestly.
- You display sound judgment and decision-making skills. You avoid choosing courses of action that assume unreasonable risk to yourself or the Company.
- You are on time and preplan time off.
- You produce a quality product.
We are customer driven
- Our number one concern is our customers and our long-term relationships with them prove our dedication.
- You approach job responsibilities with enthusiasm, professionalism, and in a customer focused manner.
- You promote goodwill by handling all contacts (example: coworkers, management, vendors, customers, etc.) with respect, courtesy, cooperation, attentiveness and following instructions from management.
We focus on growth
- We are dedicated to growing the company and our employees.
- You understand and apply your knowledge of techniques, policy, procedures, equipment, and skills involved in the job.
- You seek out new assignments and assume additional duties.
- You seek to expand your abilities (certifications, continuing ed, OTJ experience, etc.).
We solve problems
- Every day is different, so we need to be innovative, decision makers, flexible and adaptable.
- You efficiently and thoroughly complete assignments.
- You perform work assignments independently.
- You propose new ideas and find better ways of doing things.
We get it done
- We are efficient, reliable and no nonsense. We work hard, but we also play hard.
- You follow through on commitments in a timely way.
- You produce easily understandable and accurate reports that meet customer and/or Company expectations.
- You actively listen. You seek advice and help as appropriate.
- You can effectively deliver messages to a variety of individuals (RESA employees, vendors, customers, etc.).
We build strong relationships
- Our leaders are servant leaders. We provide you with the support of a well-run company, but the connectedness of a family. We collaborate with each other and our customers.
- You collaborate to create the best solutions for each other and our customers.
- You build strong relationships within the team, across RESA departments and locations and with customers and vendors.
Additional Information:
Job: Full-Time
Location: Remote
Travel: Up to 0-5% travel.
Relocation: Relocation assistance available for highly qualified candidates.
Benefits: Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, anniversary bonuses, Employee Ownership Plan, matching 401k, and paid time off.
Application Details: The position will stay open until filled - seeking one FTE. Apply via job postings on job boards or from the company website.
Physical Demands: Lifting or moving a maximum of 50lbs on a daily, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and working in non-ideal conditions. Also responsible for completing computer work.
RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.