Payroll Partner

It’s not just about your career or job titleIt’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

It’s not just about your career or job titleIt’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more

How will you make a difference?

The_ Payroll Partner_ will be responsible for the accurate and timely payroll processing, submission, reporting, and auditing for salary and hourly employees while ensuring compliance with company policies as well as Federal, State, Local and IRS regulations for US Payroll. Maintains a high standard of quality and accuracy by being proactive in managing the payroll cycle to meet all payroll deadlines. Provides excellent customer service and works closely and collaboratively with HR and other cross-functional departments.

What do we want to know about you?
- Associate’s (preferred) from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 5+ years progressive US payroll related experience
- Minimum of 3+ years US multi-state and local payroll tax experience
- Experience with federal and state labor laws, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, state wage and hour regulations, federal and state payroll tax regulations
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables)
- Must adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment.
- Ability to multi-task and work within tight deadlines.
- Experience with Workday Payroll highly preferred.
- Experience with UKG Pro WFM (formerly Dimensions) and/or Workday Time a plus.
- Detailed-oriented and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to plan and organize workload with mínimal supervision.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills with a strong customer service orientation.

What will your typical day look like?
- Manage payroll process including preparation, processing, and reporting for multiple pay groups, legal entities, and multiple states with various pay schedules in the US.
- Validate payroll data in Workday such as changes, hours, earnings and retroactive adjustments.
- Conduct audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies, payroll regulations and tax compliance
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of policies and calculations for all pay groups
- Create off-cycle payments as result of pay errors and termination pay
- Garnishment administration and process other 3rd party payments such as union dues and United Way
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to process payroll in accordance with company policies, union contracts, and legal requirements.
- Maintains confidentiality and completeness of payroll files and data including their security.
- Actively look for ways to improve processes and procedures and support department transformation initiatives.
- Provide various reports and data for internal and external audits as required.
- Complete reconciliations, corrections, root cause analysis, troubleshoot issues and problems.
- Assist in various projects which may include implementation, creation of new processes, and year end activities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at


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