Payroll Specialist

Hybrid

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At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®. We are currently seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team. 

This position is a hybrid role and will allow flexibility to work both remotely and onsite in our Batesville, IN location. 

Your Role at Batesville: 

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of company payrolls, maintenance of associates’ records, disbursement of paychecks/direct deposits, quarter and year-end filings, and W2 generation. This role will coordinate all activities to achieve a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to meet all deadlines for delivery.

How You’ll be Rewarded: 

• Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
• Competitive pay.
• IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
• Generous 401K Matching Program.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for development and advancement.

What You’ll Do: 

• Prepares the processing of weekly and biweekly payroll and/or payroll-related jobs (e.g. commission payments, bonus payments, relocation, tuition reimbursement, stock options, lump sum payments, etc.) in accordance with policy and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensures accuracy of tax withholdings or benefits deductions required for weekly, bi-weekly, quarterly and year-end reporting; creates submissions required for tax filings and benefit information.
• Prepares journal entries to record payroll activity and month-end accruals, along with the reconciliation of payroll related General Ledger accounts.
• Creates and/or provides ad hoc reports requested by various functional departments across the organization.
• Maintains employee records, ensuring that changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis.
• Updates employee records and calculates final pay in accordance with state and local regulations.
• Coordinates with Payroll Manager to support audit activities and external reporting.
• Sets up and processes involuntary deductions such as levies, child support and garnishments in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Participates and collaborates with other areas of the company for timely and accurate payments for the year end incentive compensation program.
• Responds to payroll notices received from state and local tax agencies.
• Reviews expense reports, completes organizational structure updates for approvals, and ensures compliance with internal guidelines for approved expense reports in the T&E system (Concur).
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You’ll Bring: 

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in accounting/finance; and a minimum of two (2) years related payroll or accounting experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in payroll and accounting.
• Experience using payroll software and time/attendance software (ADP, Kronos).
• Ability to use analytical/problem solving skills to support payroll functions.
• Experience using data warehouse tools, enterprise resource planning systems, and accounting software (COGNOS, JD Edwards).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word experience.
• Ability to work independently and self-directed.
• Strong communication skills.

Nice to Haves:

•  Preferred experience with travel and expense software (Concur).

Physical Requirements: 

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch, or lift items as heavy as 25 lbs. This job may require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.

Join the Batesville family and apply today! 

Who We Are: 

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more than 115 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love.® With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems and leading-edge technology solutions. 

At Batesville, our associates are our strongest asset. We strive to attract, hire, and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future. Batesville has a strong culture of achievement, which is underpinned by these five core values:

• Individual worth and integrity
• Excellence in execution
• Spirit of continuous learning and improvement
• Courage
• Customer focus and partnership

What Sets Us Apart: 

Making a difference: Helping families honor the lives of those they love® isn’t just our mission. It’s why we do what we do every day to make every Batesville product the best it can be. 

Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. From our Experience Batesville onboarding program to self-guided courses on Batesville University, there are numerous opportunities to advance your skills. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career-focused discussions and advancement. 

Putting customers first: We value the funeral professional’s role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success. 

We Have Fun! We work hard, but when it’s time to play, we get creative – and competitive. We provide numerous engagement activities to bring people together across the organization. 

We Give Back: We support our communities by assisting in fundraising events and volunteer programs to help those in need. *These services are not available at all Batesville locations.  

DISCLAIMER: The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

At Batesville, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal-opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.