Coordinator ll, Payroll Panera LLC is a specialty concept with unparalleled people and quality products offering careers as diverse as our breads. As a result of continued growth, Panera LLC is actively seeking a Payroll Coordinator to primarily be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of bi-weekly payrolls. The coordinator also plays a key role in the continuous improvement of payroll processes and systems while keeping pace with expected company growth. Accountabilities: · Coordinates all aspects of processing high volume bi-weekly payrolls and adjustment runs. This includes execution of payrolls in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Federal, state, and local regulations. · Provides excellent customer service to associates across all functions of the company as well as partners with internal departments and external parties to fulfill payroll responsibilities. · Complies with internal, external and SOX-regulated controls · Provides support to senior management as needed on additional projects. · Assists with workday config and testing, Workday report writing · Guides, trains and leads team members. · Identifies, participates in, and implements continuous process improvement projects. · Ensures all documentation associated with payroll is maintained properly and confidential. · Assists in vendor management as needed. · Multi State Tax Processing (Local Tax Processing) accountability. · Payroll process auditing and reporting. Qualifications: • Strong knowledge of payroll principles with at least 5 years experience in a high volume, complex payroll environment. • Leadership Experience preferred. • Experience with large associate base (50,000+) and multi-state payroll • Solid customer service skills and team player perspective • Strong ability to analytically review, identify root causes and develop plan of resolution. • Good organization skills, as well as an ability to multi-task, meet strict deadlines and deliver high quality work. • Ability to lead team members towards department goals, share knowledge and coordinate workflow • Proven ability to handle confidential information with a high degree of professionalism. • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Multi State tax experience preferred • Proficiency in Microsoft Office required – strong utilization of Excel • Accounting degree preferred • Workday experience preferred • CPP preferred Competitive pay from $59,936 to $66,987. The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Saint Louis Support Center