Assistant Manager - Payroll Operations

United Airlines • Houston, TX • 3h ago

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Description

We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.

Job overview and responsibilities

Manage, lead and directly oversee staff responsible for processing large multi-state payroll using the PeopleSoft system including all deductions and taxes while remaining compliant with federal, state and local requirements including company policies and labor contracts

Coordinates and oversees others doing skilled work for all activities and functions related to the daily payroll processing for the company

Support and manage direct reports to process daily payroll operations and payroll activities to ensure payroll is processed timely and accurately

Applies leadership skills to improve efficiency and accomplish operational and workflow objectives

Accountable for their team's performance

Facilitates completion of team goals

Contributes to the overall team strategy, planning, organizing and delegation of resources

Work cross functionally within the department and within the company to drive process improvements and automation while staying up to date on all work group guideline

Manage all payroll PeopleSoft processing functions and activities for multiple work groups while remaining consistent with federal, state and local requirements

Review and analyze PeopleSoft payroll processing functions to ensure accuracy, audit requirements are met and seek process improvements

while reviewing and recommending updates leading to best practice operations

Research and provide guidance on issues while working cross functionally within the department and within the company

Plan, assign, develop and direct staff to meet objectives

Drive process improvements on a team and department basis Understand and research different time and attendance applications and how they interface with PeopleSoft

Monitoring the results of delegation, assignments, or projects, considering the skills, knowledge, and experience of the assigned individual and the characteristics of the assignment or project

Planning and supporting the development of individuals' skills and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively

Provide timely guidance and feedback to help others to strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem

Review work, appraise performance, address issues and solve problems

Run queries and analyze data from PeopleSoft by using pivot tables and lookups as needed

Write requirements, run and analyze data for new queries from PeopleSoft

Collaborate with IT to define, write, review and approve requirements for IT changes to PeopleSoft and time and attendance systems.

Develop, review and approve testing for IT changes in PeopleSoft and time and attendance systems

PLEASE NOTE: This is a Houston-based, hybrid position.

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

High School Diploma/GED required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

3 - 5 years of payroll experience required

2 - 3 years of direct or indirect supervisory experience required

Extensive working knowledge of payroll processes and functions

Multi state payroll knowledge

Must be highly organized and a team player

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and high priorities required

Strong analytical and problem solving skills required

Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job required

Ability to provide strong leadership, development and lead staff to excellent performance

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel required

Ability to drive process improvements on a departmental basis required

PeopleSoft payroll experience preferred but not required Excellent time management, follow through and organizational skills required

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification

Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

CPP preferred

The base pay range for this role is $79,800.00 to $103,966.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.