Payroll Partner presso Wabtec

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

How will you make a difference?

The Payroll Tax Partner will be responsible for US Payroll Tax accuracy and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.  This role will support with the cross-functional relationship with Corporate Tax. Maintains a high standard of quality and accuracy by being proactive in on-time execution of Payroll Tax function.  Provide excellent customer service and works closely within HR and other cross functional areas.  The Payroll Tax Partner will assist with process and technology improvements that result in increased precision within Payroll Tax function.

What do we want to know about you?

• University degree with 4+ years of relevant payroll and/or payroll tax experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Minimum of 2+ years multi-state and local payroll tax experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with Workday highly preferred.
• Experience with ADP Smart Compliance highly preferred.

• Experience working in a manufacturing and union environment.
• Must adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables)

• Excellent oral and written communications skills with a strong customer service orientation.

What will your typical day look like?

• Executes the day-to-day payroll tax responsibilities are executed accurately and in a timely manner which include reconciling all daily tax and wage amounts submitted to ADP; balancing tax liability to cash disbursements, and reconciling gross wages, taxable wages, and tax amounts for multiple legal entities monthly, quarterly, and annually between Workday payroll and ADP.
• Ensures the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of all tax filings, amendments and reporting including W-2s and W-2c’s.
• Partners with payroll processing team and ADP for accurate and timely set-up, calculation, reporting and payment of payroll taxes.
• Manages HR Service Now tickets and emails for payroll tax issues ensuring timely resolution.
• Completes reconciliations, corrections, root cause analysis, troubleshoot issues and problems.
• Partners with internal and external stakeholders with impacts beyond Payroll Tax based on knowledge of Benefits, HR Systems, HR Analytics, Pay, Finance, and Internal Audit.
• Provides support to Associate Payroll Tax Partners for errors, tax reconciliation, tax rate, new account setup, account closures, tax filing, and amendment issues.
• Maintains strong internal controls related to payroll tax processes and compliance.
• Looks for ways to improve processes and support department operational and transformation initiatives.
• Assists with supporting the relationship with external consultants and ADP.

• Provide various reports and data for internal and external audits as required.
• Perform payroll processing duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.   

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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