Payroll Analyst II - CocaCola - Atlanta, GA

We offer our associates:
The Coca-Cola Company’s extraordinary heritage, our leading brands and the global scale of what we do.

The challenge of meaningful work – our unique global system offers constant opportunities to develop world-class skills and a truly international career.

A unique culture where people do what they love and live their values.

The kind of competitive compensation you would expect from a world leader.

At The Coca-Cola Company, our people have their own formula for turning passion into action. Together, that’s how we push the world’s greatest brands to new heights. What’s your secret formula?

Payroll Analyst II Altanta, GA

Position Overview

The Payroll Analyst II will report into the Payroll Delivery Manager on the Payroll Delivery Team and be part of a regional group of associates responsible for the execution of Global Business Services (GBS) Payroll processes from pre-payroll inputs to delivery of payroll remuneration to associates for an assigned group of countries/legal entities, specifically the U.S. and Canada. U.S. domestic and Canada payroll has multiple pay frequencies, including monthly retiree, semi-monthly, and weekly pay cycles for a population of approximately 10,000 employees.

The Payroll Delivery Team reports to the GBS Regional Payroll Operations Director and is part of a payroll organization which also includes Equity Payroll & Payroll Accounting. This role will require a close working relationship with the GBS HR Operations teams, including Benefits and Work Force Administration, HR Strategic Business Partners, Global Compensation, Executive Services, and COS providers Ceridian, and ADP.

This position will primarily focus on gathering manual payroll earnings & deductions inputs and updating Excel templates to submit data to payroll providers in line with predetermined cut off dates. Incorporating off cycle changes into regular payroll such as bonus payments, yearly benefit selections, and mobility, equity and annuity calculations – ensuring all calculations associated with the inputs are based on local regulatory requirements.

The Payroll Analyst II plans, organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates processes and procedures for the delivery of payroll, including developing and executing improvement opportunities. The position will provide direct support for U.S. and Canadian payroll – impacted by Company policies and programs, and could interface with employees, retirees, internal partners, vendors, and tax agencies for problem resolution.

The Payroll Analyst II leverages systems such as SAP HR, and the third party outsourced payroll systems Ceridian and ADP Probusiness; time & attendance systems such as Kronos, Datamatics, eTIME, and Infor. These are used to perform key tasks such as collect time, gather source data, monitor the interface of HR indicative data, audit the payroll results, and report out to internal partners (e.g. Benefits, Legal, Managers), and third party vendors.

The position has knowledge of standard U.S. payroll processes including gross-to-net calculations, distribution of pay, third party payments (incl. benefits, wage attachments), tax withholding, earning/deduction codes, estate and annuity payments, Canadian payroll and taxes laws.

Key Responsibilities

Lead payroll projects to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

Participate in payroll projects as a functional team member; tester; documenter; and SME on payroll processes.

Continuously analyze payroll practices for compliance and process improvements for efficiency and productivity.

Execute/assist with inquiries of payroll data from various sources including Salesforce and shared email in-box.

SME and/or administration of various systems including, Ceridian, eTIME, Infor, and ADP Probusiness.

Perform routine audit tasks associated with the delivery of payroll and serve as SME during payroll audits.

Various administrative tasks as needed including processing of wage attachments.

Work with IT Services to configure, test, and support time and attendance and payroll systems

Communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders (e.g. plant administrators and managers)

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Related Experience:
5+ years’ experience with U.S. payroll processing/administration (Canadian payroll a plus)

2+ years’ experience with Time & Attendance, (eTIME, SAP and/or Infor a plus)

Post-secondary/college degree in related discipline

Experience with ADP, SAP HR, Workday HR, (ADP Probusiness and Ceridian Red a plus)

Exceptional organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)

Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, Project)

Leadership Behaviors

DRIVE INNOVATION : Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business

COLLABORATE WITH SYSTEM, CUSTOMERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS : Develop and leverage relationships with stakeholders to appropriately stretch and impact the System (Company and Bottler).

ACT LIKE AN OWNER : Deliver results, creating value for our brands, our System, our customers and key stakeholders.

INSPIRE OTHERS : Inspire people to deliver our mission and 2020 Vision, demonstrate passion for the business and give people a reason to believe anything is possible.

DEVELOP SELF AND OTHERS : Develop self and support others’ development to achieve full potential. That sounds appealing? Then start now – TASTE THE FEELING . Please submit your application (CV and Cover Letter) in English.

Honesty and integrity have always been cornerstone values of The Coca-Cola Company. Our passion for people of integrity mirrors our spirited drive for total quality in our brands. These and other elements allow the company to sustain strategic practices and drive business performance. The Personnel Integrity Assurance Program is another step toward making The Coca-Cola Company the premier workplace. This process includes a pre-employment background investigation that applies to all applicants

employees

and contractors of the company. The scope of this inquiry may cover such elements as education

employment history

a criminal history check

reference checks

and a pre-employment drug screen. Designated countries or sensitive positions within the company may have more stringent standards.

At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.