Electronic Arts

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

 Location: Hyderabad
 Shift Timing: 5:30 PM to 2:30 PM

We are EA
 We entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is fun work. That’s why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.

EA’s CFO organization comprises a broad group of finance disciplines. Our common goal is partnership with business teams, delivering strategies, and providing our players with amazing experiences. EA finance teams assist the business in achieving profitable creativity by providing financial insight, reporting, and guidance.
We use progressive tools to analyze and visualize data, telling the story of financial drivers, performance, risks, and opportunities. We value attributes like collaboration and learning.

We are looking for an Associate Payroll Specialist to join our fast-paced Payroll Team. The EA NA Payroll team processes payroll for approximately 8,500+ employees spread across the US and Canada.  You will have a flexible and team-oriented outlook and be responsible for completing assigned tasks to help process bi-weekly payroll for employees located in multiple states/ provinces. You will also provide general support for ongoing payroll-related queries and audits. 

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Create templates for bi-weekly payroll for NA employees to be loaded into the UKG Pro payroll system.
• Perform manual calculations for payroll exceptions - New Hires, Terminations, status changes from non-exempt to exempt, location changes, salary rate changes, etc.
• Perform various audits of source documents against system uploads and manual entries – Pre and post payroll audits.
• Perform a visa audit to ensure data integrity between UKG Pro and the Workday (HRIS) system.
• Perform wage garnishments recons.
• Prepare and import data files from outside sources for payroll processing.
• Create Ad Hoc reports for external reporting to Business Partners
• Help with payroll-related inquiries (payroll Help Desk)
• Help with special projects as required.

Skills and Knowledge

•  Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with peers, business partners, and employees at all levels
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under constant processing deadlines.
• Maintain data integrity with discretion and confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Contribute to overall department efficiencies by delivering quality work and raising any concerns in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as to work well in a team environment.
• Focus on customer service to deliver a superior employee experience
• Ability to adapt quickly and be effective in new situations.
• Good knowledge of payroll processes, systems, and intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

Selection Criteria

• 5-6 years of total experience with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Understanding of payroll terminology – earnings, deductions, taxes, pretax and post-tax deductions, and tax-exempt status etc., is required.
• Experience with UKG Pro Payroll is preferred.
• Experience with Workday is a plus.