The E.W. Scripps Company Looking for Payroll Clerk III – remote at Columbus, OH Full Time

The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a Payroll Clerk III. Demonstrate problem-solving skills to administer payroll services as well as oversight of the leave of absence process and retro payroll in an outsourced environment. Serve as a resource and advisor to the Payroll Clerk II for questions, training, and guidance as it relates to day−to−day activities for their assigned payroll groups/locations. Act as a liaison between Scripps and third-party service providers. Also responsible for the day−to−day activities for payroll for specific groups throughout the organization. This is a hybrid position with preference given to Cincinnati candidates as there might be onsite team meetings and trainings occasionally.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Payroll Administration:

• Monitor and respond to Payroll Support inquiries and give timely and accurate guidance to employees and managers.
• Provide support in resolving payroll and timekeeping issues, providing reporting, and other HR/Payroll related tasks as required
• Process manual check requests and resolve payroll issues, as necessary
• Act as the escalation point for payroll issues from the outside service provider and internal stakeholders
• Ensure all payroll policies and payroll−related controls are being followed
• Manage the review of bi−weekly timecards
• Partner outside service provider to process and analyze the validity of all retro payroll transactions
• Run and analyze the biweekly and quarterly Local Tax Audit and make updates to tax setup information as needed.
• Process the monthly Retiree payroll and all updates associated with it such as home address changes, banking changes, payout amount changes, and one−time payment processing.
• Assist in the creation and processing of standard and ad−hoc reports containing HR and payroll related information in order to meet internal and external reporting requirements and operational reviews
• Create and maintain documentation for time off plans and time calculations for collective bargaining agreements
• Submit voluntary deductions such as charitable deductions, gym memberships, etc. for processing
• Assist Payroll Management with Federal, State, and Local payroll tax issues and the year−end process (review of W−2 forms prepared by outside service provider)
• Communicate payroll issues to Manager, Payroll Operations, and the outside service provider as required.
• Refer employees to the Payroll Support system for resolution of payroll issues
• Participate in any audit or controls and compliance activities as necessary
• Assist with the payroll activities for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures as required
• Provide training and support to payroll team members for day−to−day tasks as well as being available to back up team members

Leaves Administration:

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of leaves processes
• Assist outsourced leaves to troubleshoot errors ensuring STD, FMLA, and WC are administered correctly
• Track employee leaves to ensure pay is issued appropriately
• Act as the escalation point for leaves issues from the outside service provider and from the HR business partners
• Manage and review timecards for accuracy during leave period
• Communicate leaves updates with outside service provider and HRBPs
• Work with Benefit Director and outside service provider to resolve denied or pending leave status for employees
• Audit leave processes and payouts to ensure that employees are accurately paid for the periods before and after the leave dates, as well as proper payment during the leave itself
• Assist with testing and training for projects and system updates

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Associate’s degree or higher, or equivalent experience in HR or other pertinent field
• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing
• 2 – 5 years of experience with leaves processing preferred
• Experience with HR/payroll systems
• Previous experience working with outside service providers preferred
• Previous experience with handling payroll for employees covered by collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Ability to partner effectively with different groups of “customers” who may have competing interests
• Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) as required for analyzing data
• Excellent organizational and customer consulting skills; able to interpret policies and procedures and work closely with HR business partners and outsourcing contacts to ensure those policies and/or procedures are carried out appropriately
• Ability to resolve both technical and process-related questions
• Ability to develop good relationships via phone as well as in person
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Scripps offer a hybrid working option for this position.

SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at scripps.com.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.