What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll/HR Specialist position at PetSafe Brands?
Job Type
Full time
PetSafe Brands, formerly known as Radio Systems Corporation, is headquartered in Knoxville, TN. It has been named “The Marble City” and "Scruffy City", names we have embraced for our unique charm. We are the home of 1982 World’s Fair and we boast of 21 craft breweries around the city (click here for the Ale Trail). If you like to hike or camp, visit the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. Take your pick of outdoor activities from walking, tubing, running, or biking in our Urban Wilderness. Knox County has an amazing public-school system, no state income tax, low property taxes and cost of living. We host Music and Shakespeare on the Square as well as Family Movie Nights on the Square during the summer months in downtown Knoxville.
Our Company: PetSafe Brands is the world leader in pet products through our family of brands:Pet Safe® Brand, Sport DOG® Brand, Invisible Fence® Brand, Kurgo and Premier Pet. Pet Safe® Brand makes every product from leashes and harnesses to water fountains and and litter boxes. We have an ambitious goal of touching over 21 million pets, people, and communities around the world each year. We serve a broad range of pet owners from providing the hunter the best gear for a successful hunt to accommodating the “Not-So-Crazy Cat Lady” with all the entertaining toys and effective solutions she could ever imagine. We do this by creating a culture of enthusiasm, resilience, adaptability, and teamwork every day in the office. We work hard to be our community’s employer of choice as we all live our purpose: We exist to unleash freedom for pet parents by keeping their pets happy, healthy and safe.
Summary Of Position
This position is responsible for maintaining organized payroll records for bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll processing for 1300 teammates. Performing payroll related duties in the following areas: payroll processing, generating corresponding reports, assisting with audit related requests, and general administrative duties.
Responsibilities
Working for PetSafe Brands definitely has its benefits. We offer a collaborative and creative team-oriented work environment where we encourage you to take risks to learn and grow! We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K match. In addition we offer a rich wellness program which includes an onsite health clinic, workout facility and of course, we encourage you to bring your dog to work, which is our whole reason for what we do!
PetSafe Brands is dedicated to offering equal employment opportunity for all teammates and fostering a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. At PetSafe Brand, our teammates are our greatest strength. We strive to build a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve by hiring great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and talent. We recruit and reward teammates based on capability and performance and together we are building a culture that welcomes all dimensions of an individual’s identity including race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, educational background, national origin or ancestry, religion, veteran status, or physical ability. We embrace these differences and the unique contributions each teammate brings not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes our company stronger. While we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging, we recognize that we still have more work to do and a lot more to learn.
Full time
PetSafe Brands, formerly known as Radio Systems Corporation, is headquartered in Knoxville, TN. It has been named “The Marble City” and "Scruffy City", names we have embraced for our unique charm. We are the home of 1982 World’s Fair and we boast of 21 craft breweries around the city (click here for the Ale Trail). If you like to hike or camp, visit the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. Take your pick of outdoor activities from walking, tubing, running, or biking in our Urban Wilderness. Knox County has an amazing public-school system, no state income tax, low property taxes and cost of living. We host Music and Shakespeare on the Square as well as Family Movie Nights on the Square during the summer months in downtown Knoxville.
Our Company: PetSafe Brands is the world leader in pet products through our family of brands:Pet Safe® Brand, Sport DOG® Brand, Invisible Fence® Brand, Kurgo and Premier Pet. Pet Safe® Brand makes every product from leashes and harnesses to water fountains and and litter boxes. We have an ambitious goal of touching over 21 million pets, people, and communities around the world each year. We serve a broad range of pet owners from providing the hunter the best gear for a successful hunt to accommodating the “Not-So-Crazy Cat Lady” with all the entertaining toys and effective solutions she could ever imagine. We do this by creating a culture of enthusiasm, resilience, adaptability, and teamwork every day in the office. We work hard to be our community’s employer of choice as we all live our purpose: We exist to unleash freedom for pet parents by keeping their pets happy, healthy and safe.
Summary Of Position
This position is responsible for maintaining organized payroll records for bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll processing for 1300 teammates. Performing payroll related duties in the following areas: payroll processing, generating corresponding reports, assisting with audit related requests, and general administrative duties.
Responsibilities
- Reviews timecard reports and spot checks time records for payroll processing
- Prepares payroll items for processing based on changes requested by teammates or management
- Reviews spreadsheets received for accuracy and formats information for upload into payroll system
- Support tax compliance including federal, state, and local taxes, are accurately calculated, withheld, and paid on time.
- Supports payroll reporting in generating and distributing payroll reports to management, HR, and finance departments as required. These reports may include summaries of hours worked, overtime, taxes, and other relevant data.
- Support employee benefits deductions such as health insurance, retirement contributions, and other voluntary deductions.
- Recordkeeping: Maintaining accurate records of payroll transactions, employee information, changes, and related documentation.
- Keeps organized files for bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll processing including all information entered said payroll
- Support Auditing and Compliance by maintaining payroll files and conducting regular audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies, as well as legal and regulatory requirements.
- Maintains the Payroll Inbox by responding to requests and inquiries timely manner. This includes researching and troubleshooting requested information.
- Trains Managers and Teammates as needed on the payroll system
- Working closely with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless payroll operations and resolve any issues or discrepancies.
- Support streamlining payroll processes, improving efficiency, and implementing best practices.
- Resolving payroll discrepancies and issues promptly and effectively, ensuring employee satisfaction and compliance with regulations.
- Complete VOE’s and Unemployment information requests
- HR On-boarding & Off-boarding process support as needed
- Intermediate Understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws
- Great attention to detail and confidentiality
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- At least 3-5 years’ experience in payroll administration
- Must be well-versed and experienced in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
- Responsible for timeliness and accuracy of payrolls and payrolls related tasks
- Accountable to accuracy and timeliness of responses to Payroll inbox
- Reports to Payroll Manager
- Work closely with Human Resources
- Supports all teammates and managers
Working for PetSafe Brands definitely has its benefits. We offer a collaborative and creative team-oriented work environment where we encourage you to take risks to learn and grow! We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K match. In addition we offer a rich wellness program which includes an onsite health clinic, workout facility and of course, we encourage you to bring your dog to work, which is our whole reason for what we do!
PetSafe Brands is dedicated to offering equal employment opportunity for all teammates and fostering a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. At PetSafe Brand, our teammates are our greatest strength. We strive to build a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve by hiring great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and talent. We recruit and reward teammates based on capability and performance and together we are building a culture that welcomes all dimensions of an individual’s identity including race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, educational background, national origin or ancestry, religion, veteran status, or physical ability. We embrace these differences and the unique contributions each teammate brings not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes our company stronger. While we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging, we recognize that we still have more work to do and a lot more to learn.