Temporary, Payroll Administrator 

LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION ID: 7327 | JOB GRADE:11  | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at www.KnorrBrake.com!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Payroll Administrator (Temporary)

Summary/Objective

This position is responsible for assisting with and managing aspects of producing the weekly and bi-weekly payroll for all salaried and hourly employees in accordance with existing KBC Policies and Procedures in multiple states. Review employee timecard data, communicate with time managers, configure payroll changes and corrections, review payroll data for inaccuracies. Temp to perm possible.

Position interfaces with various levels of management and with external vendors.  Position responsibilities also include 401K administration, cash transfer processing and Travel and Expense Report processing. This position will also assist in the implementation of a new payroll system and will take trainings to become proficient in processing payroll in new payroll system.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Payroll Processing

• Input manual checks, adjustments,
• 401k changes to Payroll system
• Provide final review of all timecards Interface with ADP to ensure accuracy of bi-weekly payroll 
• Coordinate tax changes, addition of new state or local jurisdictions with ADP
• Responsible for Annual Payroll Audit
• Input payables relevant to tuition reimbursement and garnishments.

2. Travel & Expense Reporting Processing
   • Review and approve expense reports weekly.
   • Obtain and maintain corporate credit cards for employees.
   • Support employees and troubleshoot expense errors

3. Month-end Reports and Processing

• Verify accuracy of journal entries keyed into SAP ERP system.
•   Provide hours reports to managers.
• Provide hours and wages reports to finance team.
• Prepare monthly PTO accruals, upload to SAP.
• Prepare monthly report and reconcile.
• Coordinate annual testing with Payroll Manager at NYAB.

4. Complete other projects as directed by Payroll Manager
5. Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) rules and regulations.

Competencies

1. Through knowledge of requirements of the FLSA and Federal and State laws regarding payroll administration
2. Proficiency with MS Office Software essential
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills
4. Technical Capacity
5. Communication Proficiency
6. Organization Skills
7. Time Management
8. Problem Solving
9. Touch typing ability with typing speed of at least 40 WPM.
10. Process improvement and recording

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Education and Experience

1. Associate’s Degree in relevant field required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
2. Proven ability to excel in highly detailed administrative and professional environment.  Two years of current payroll processing experience, ADP or Dayforce preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Ability to think critically
2. Communicate Clearly
3. Self motivated
4. Desire to learn and grow professionally

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

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What does Knorr Brake Company have to offer you?

- Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary life, Disability and other Supplemental coverages
- Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free corporate passes to the Baltimore Zoo and Aquarium
- Free gym membership
- Additional discounts include cellular, auto, theme park & attraction tickets, local restaurants, bank partnerships, etc.
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid “KBC Cares” Volunteer Time Off
- 12 company-paid holidays (includes full week between Christmas and New Year’s)
- Monthly employee welfare events and corporate outreach (Crab Feast, Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Chili Cook-Off, etc.)

Knorr Brake Company LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.