THE OPPORTUNITY

At Sonepar successful leaders drive and promote our leadership mindset of ADAPT, DARE AND LEARN. 

Our Leaders are focused on building customer centric strategies, inspiring, empowering and developing associates, adapting to change, and driving organizational efficiencies to deliver results.

• Adapts easily to new situations, people, culture, and technology by choosing the right skill set at the right moment and place
• Can appropriately challenge the status quo; never satisfied and always looking to improve
• Is curious, willing to learn and explore new topics and to apply new learnings that align with current business objectives

The HR Shared Services Specialist serves as a customer support role within the HR Shared Service Center and works closely with the assigned HR Manager(s) at Sonepar USA operating companies. This role serves as a primary lead in processing one or more payrolls and handles many of the day to day administrative tasks and inquiries coming into the Shared Service Center.

Our ideal candidate will be able to work independently and with a team in a fast pace Shared Service environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness. As an HRSS Specialist, you will work as a liaison to all associates and HR professionals within the organization and reports to the HR Shared Services Supervisor.

HR/Payroll

• Process Bi-Weekly and Weekly Payroll in DayForce for one or more operating companies (to include, but not limited to: loading and auditing hours, processing and paying commissions, calculating checks, expenses, tuition reimbursements, benefits, and special pay scenarios)
• Uses SAP (our core HR system) for processing new hires, changes, terminations, and for reporting.
• Maintain and update time systems
• Calculate, compute, export and audit employee timecards
• Responsible for entering wage withholdings
• Processing and paying HR related billing and invoicing with partnered vendors
• Collaborates and works cross functionally with other HR team members and departments
• Respond to Unemployment claims
• Responsible for Employment Verifications
• Assist and participate with trainings, presentations, communications, and policies

Compliance

• Enter and process new hires, changes, and terminations (ensuring receipt of all completed documentation and paperwork, meets legal compliance)
• Responsible for Scanning and Archiving Documents in personnel files
• Responding to state specific inquiries and completing state required reports

Audits & Other

• Responds and assists with audits multiple times a year
• Ability to work with tax firms, state agencies, and tax service departments
• Act as a liaison with operating companies and process inter-company transfers
• Identify and research issues
• Assist with special projects and implementations
• Opportunity to lead and/or participate in projects within and across departments
• Provide exceptional customer service to both our internal and external customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; relatable fields of study: HR, Finance, Business Administration
• 1-2 Years Work Experience Desired
• Strong PC skills, particularly MS Excel
• Experience with Prior HR/Payroll & Time Systems is preferred
• High degree of professionalism and integrity and ability to work in a highly confidential environment
• Exudes a high attention to detail
• Must be comfortable with heavy data entry to ensure a high accuracy rate
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Ability to adapt to a fast pace changing environment and to approach challenges with creativity and resourcefulness
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Initiative and self-direction; can apply knowledge and make sound judgment to effectively resolve issues

ABOUT SONEPAR USA

Sonepar USA is an independent, family-owned company with global market leadership in the B-to-B distribution of electrical, industrial and safety products, services and solutions. We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world’s largest privately held electrical distributor. Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and has continued to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar USA is represented by 13 locally managed operating companies with over 700 locations nationwide. For more information, visit soneparusa.com.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

401K Plan, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a definitive career path.

EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETERAN

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