PAYROLL SPECIALIST

This position is responsible for auditing payroll reports, running and distributing reports, balancing account reconciliations, issuing off-cycle payments, training of new procedures and/or new Specialists, updating internal communication documents, processing unclaimed property and various other tasks. Payroll Reporting and Processing • Analyze, audit and distribute various payroll reports • Process google eforms and payroll edits • Maintain a high accuracy level • Process corrections to pay and miscellaneous changes • Audit taxation, update benefit transactions, process unclaimed property, validate payroll transactions for completeness and accuracy, make corrections as needed Build and Maintain Business Partnerships • Respond to inquiries timely and professionally • Work closely with Payroll management team and internal/external  business partners maintaining positive business working relationship • Research and recommend alternative solutions to problems • Interact and communicate effectively and proactively Provide Support to Various Areas of the Department • Issue off-cycle payments based on compliance and company standards • Assist with tax analysis and lead team training sessions • Balance various account reconciliations • Assist with testing on new initiatives and additional functionality in Workday semi- annual releases. Training and Development •  Support and encourage department development •  Multi-task and prioritize assignments effectively •  Organize and oversee training of new Specialists Required •  Strong knowledge of Excel •  Excellent math, written and verbal skills •  Exceptional attention to detail •  Ability to work within tight deadlines • Ability to prioritize daily tasks easily •  Ability to oversee teams and team tasks in a fast pace, high volume environment Preferred •  1-2 years of relevant work experience •  Experience in Payroll •  Continued education or payroll certificate is a plus Kohl's is an equal Opportunity Employer and an organization that values and encourages diversity among our applicants.