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Howmet Aerospace Payroll Tax Specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Howmet Aerospace is currently in search of a Payroll Tax Specialist to join the Global Financial Services group in Pittsburgh, PA. The principal challenge of the Payroll Tax Specialist is to ensure payroll regulatory compliance. This role partners directly with our payroll outsourcer, Alight, to ensure accurate payroll processing and taxation for Howmet’s US employee population, as well as non-US based expatriate employees whose payroll is administered by Alight. The incumbent will participate as an internal expert and consultant to all of Howmet’s businesses and customer/user groups. This position is also responsible for managing or participating in projects involving the Alight team as well as other Resource/Business Units within Howmet, and other outside vendors. This role requires detailed knowledge and understanding of payroll and multi-state payroll tax withholding and filing requirements.
Major Activities/Key Challenges:
Work as part of a team to monitor, develop or procure, implement, and support HR processes and systems by utilizing technically sound methods of requirements and process definition, systems analysis and design, planning, scheduling, and testing
Establish and maintain a high level of customer interaction and focus in order to identify improvement opportunities and recommend solutions to solve business issues. Customers include: US Payroll, Legal, and HR team members, employees and retirees/surviving spouses, colleagues within the Financial Shared Services team, and third-part vendors such as Alight, Equifax, Weichert, and bargaining units.
Operate within Howmet standards and conventions BU/RU standards
Provide solutions that meet the needs of the customer following Howmet standards and conventions and return value to the business; through data analyses identify areas for improvement and develop plans to address those areas
Provide subject matter expertise in the processes and systems in assigned area(s) of responsibility
Provide expert advice and counsel to the users of the processes and systems in assigned area(s) of responsibility
Project management; managing projects independently, provide regular status communications, create and monitor schedules, and own priorities
Implement the ABS principles – problem solving A3, standard work, Plan-Do-Check-Act - to assigned area(s) of responsibility
Manage in part or in entirety a Service Level Agreement
Job Specific Duties:
Understand& stay informed of labor agreement changes that may impact payroll
Consult on payroll, garnishment and tax related issues
Address payroll issues brought to the Payroll team
Review error reports and ensure resolution
Act as back-up to prepare filings for certain payroll-related taxes
Act as back-up to review tax reporting prepared by third-party vendor
Request, test and approve set up of new and changes to existing set-up within SAP Payroll system
Work with third party vendors to manage unemployment insurance rates
Act as back-up to file requests for new tax IDs as needed
Heavily involved in year-end payroll processing and W-2 preparation
Support Payroll funding activities
Work with the corporate Tax team and payroll contacts across US locations to address various payroll tax issues which are brought directly to the Howmet payroll team and coordinate departments and third-party vendors as needed to ensure appropriate system changes and testing are completed
Address payroll tax issues efficiently and completely to resolution
Other duties as assigned by Payroll Operations management
Essential Knowledge & Skills:
Demonstrate a deep understanding of the business processes in area(s) of assignment
Pursue continuous learning consistent with the movement in the job requirements and changes in technology and service delivery
Proven ability to work independently and ensure management is kept apprised of issues in a timely manner
Strong interpersonal skills to interact proactively and effectively with a diverse group of individuals and teams
Excellent communication skills
Able to quickly learn new subject matter
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
Minimum three (3) years of payroll-related experience in a corporate environment
Minimum three (3) years of payroll tax withholding & filing experience
Minimum three (3) years of account reconciliation experience
Minimum one (1) year of experience with a payroll application in a corporate environment
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of accounting acumen with an ability to apply this knowledge to the payroll process
Demonstrated capability working with Microsoft Office suite of products; extremely proficient in Excel formulas, look-ups and pivot tables
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and be able to interact with internal and external customers, vendors and other analysts, management, and other departments
Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
Salary Range: $80k - $95k/year approximation (actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/org location).
About Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.
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