Function Overview
Global Shared Services (GSS) enables General Mills to compete and win every day with a relentless focus on service excellence- Our Shared Services model leverages domain excellence to drive scaled cost-efficient delivery- We do that by delivering our services with a balance between cost and capability; increasing productivity through optimized processes and tools; and upholding company standards, policies, and practices- GSS touches virtually every aspect of the General Mills enterprise, including EmployeeServices, Business Services, Global Workforce Solutions, and Global Data Governance Services-
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Purpose of the role
Payroll Specialist role entails the following :
This is a specialized role (w-r-t- Time and Knowledge sensitivity) in the area of Payroll administration-
Timely collation of the Time and Attendance, Reimbursement, Incentive data from Plants
Accurately enter the data in the various Systems
Generate periodic reports
Manage Discrepancies and System corrections
Facilitate and Manage Incentive Payouts
Manage Administrative documentation
Provide troubleshooting support for immediate updates, processing payments, etc-
Provide support for time-sensitive ad-hoc tasks of the Plant
Responsible for all reporting and reconciliations of data
Responsible for effective and efficient delivery of Payroll Input process deliver SLA s (service level agreement s), KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), metrics/measures
Works in close collaboration with the US Payroll Team Lead and US Plant HR
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
40% of Time - Managing production Time and Labor processing - Weekly Reporting
Performs the day to day/weekly payroll processing activities Time & Attendance - ensuring that payroll inputs are accurate
Analyze and prioritizes incoming work to ensure data is processed by the cut-off date
Accountable for the transactional process work and data entry, ongoing HR process harmonization/improvement, and processing within the region/market
Review outputs, audit preliminary results and make edits by the sign-off date
Validation of input data , provide commitment to Stakeholders by the final processing date and approval of final payroll results
Work in close collaboration with the Supply Chain TL for timely and accurate data collation
Partnering with HR Tech and Solutions in resolving issues, testing etc-
Strictly Document and follow Plant Payroll policies and process
Capture KPIs in Payroll Tool
Closure of current pay cycle and processing of Time & Attendance inputs/outputs
30% of Time - Facilitate and Manage Incentive Payouts
Recognition programs
Safety shoes reimbursements
Fitness reimbursements
performance Days teams
Holiday exchange/Banking
Wage Leadership role
Performance Days process
Wage Bonus
Cashout options, etc-
Mitigating risks related to data privacy, security, visibility, other related Plant concerns
20% of Time - Administrative Documentation
Create GBS Payroll Input File
10% of Time - Manager Adhoc Requests
Support HR Direct in resolution of Tasks/Queries
Progression Pay process
Fob Setup (New employees and lost)
Holiday Audit
Vacation coordinators Access process Set up
Documentation ensure documentation is up to date for processes, regional documentation is maintained
Testing provide support for Testing
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education Full time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory- Note: This is the minimum education criteria which cannot be altered)
- Minimum years of related experience required: 2-3 years of handling US Payroll processes- Hands-on experience on Payroll systems Workday, Infor, Krunos, etc-
Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed
- Experience working with global teams
- Experience of working in Night Shifts
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written English, are required-
- Attentive listening skills and attention to detail are necessary to be effective in this role-
- Ability to partner with peers and project team members and demonstrate collaborative and effective teamwork-
- Ability to work cross-functionally and learn quickly in Multicultural environment
- Good problem-solving skills, bias for action, decisive, strong time management skills-
- Effective at developing creative/innovative solutions, including the creation of reusable objects-
- Ability to successfully participate multiple projects simultaneously, using an analytical and methodical approach to work completion-
- Ability and willingness to adapt to a dynamic set of standards and tools-
- Ability to function as a creative self-starter and to work independently-
- Continuous improvement mindset
Competencies/Behaviors required for job
- Delivers Outstanding Results
- Integrity and Candor
- Follow Business Processes
- Challenge and Question with Courage
- Connect the Best Together
- Advance Successful Solutions
- Grow by Building and Applying Expertise