Job Description
Ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing, providing data analysis and insights related to compensation, taxes, and benefits. Analyze payroll data to identify trends, report on and resolve payroll issues, and recommend process improvements, contributing to the organization's financial accuracy and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Integrity and Accuracy: Verify and validate payroll data, ensuring accuracy and completeness of employee compensation, tax deductions, and benefits
Payroll Processing: Review timesheets, adjust pay calculations, and process payroll transactions, including direct deposits and checks
Compliance: Ensure adherence to state and federal payroll regulations and tax laws
Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze payroll data to identify trends, potential errors, and areas for improvement
Payroll System Expertise: Utilize and maintain knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems to ensure smooth and efficient operations
Communication and Support: Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, answer questions about salaries and deductions
Audit and Reconciliation: Conduct audits of payroll procedures and records, reconciling payroll accounts to ensure accuracy
Process Improvement: Analyze and identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
In order of criticality:
Problem-solving skills: Ability to identify and resolve payroll-related issues
Attention to detail: Accuracy and precision in data entry and calculations are crucial
Technically savvy: Ability to run queries (SQL, PLSQL) and high aptitude in MS Excel
Strong analytical skills: Ability to review SOPs, analyze data, identify patterns, and draw conclusions
Familiarity with HRIS and/or payroll systems: Experience with payroll software and data management systems
Communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, and other stakeholders
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
HRIS application experience: Expertise in Infor Lawson and/or Oracle PeopleSoft HCM systems
Knowledge of payroll regulations and tax laws: Expertise in state and federal payroll regulations and tax laws
Software development experience: Experience writing SQL queries and experience with scripting languages
Data visualization skills: Ability to create reports and dashboards to present data insights
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.