ABOUT ACC

Composed of acquired marketing, media and communications agencies and complemented by an advisory service, Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC) was created to guide and advise clients to move quickly and more efficiently with their branding, marketing and media decisions. With ACC Advisory, the in-house consultancy practice and inter-agency team leader, ACC offers a new and integrative service approach of best-in-class specialized resources, where strategy, technology and creativity converge. With offices in Los Angeles and New York, ACC has rapidly built out much of its operating group, and several Advisory clients, including Pepsi, T-Mobile, Fashion Nova and Canopy Growth, among others.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC) is a marketing, communications and advisory firm that was created to guide and advise clients to move quickly and efficiently with their branding, marketing and media decisions. ACC offers a new and integrative service of best-in-class resources, where strategy, technology and creativity converge.

The HRIS & Payroll Specialist is responsible for maintaining HRIS functionality and integrity by managing interfaces, data auditing and exceptions, HR/Payroll reporting and analysis, system security administration, and other departmental processes. The HRIS Payroll Specialist functions as a primary data expert for all MKG & Pink Sparrow employee information contained within the HRIS system and is the direct support to ACC Payroll Director and the Agency HR Leads.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for data integrity within HRIS/Payroll system according to policies, practices, and HRIS/Payroll requirements through the development and execution of internal processes and maintaining a rigorous data auditing procedure.
• Reconcile, maintain, and audit payroll errors, adjustments, and employee records for accuracy.
• Field and respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies as required.
• Understanding the company’s business issues to analyze requests for ad-hoc reports and determine the best approach for report generation and the modification of existing accounts.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex customer and system issues, including system errors, security, process, and integration issues.
• Establishes, maintains, and promotes effective relationships with Field HR, Payroll, and Benefits colleagues to ensure the smooth flow of data and address and resolve data discrepancies.
• Recommends process improvements, deploys solutions, and develops user procedures, guidelines, and documentation.
• Interface management, development, and improvement.
• Act as a critical project team contributor for HR/Payroll system upgrades, patches, testing, and other technical projects as assigned.
• Promotes data integrity and a stable HRIS/Payroll environment through security and configuration recommendations and practices.
• Manages role and user-level security in the HRIS/Payroll system.
• Performs routine systems administration, including updating of system tables.).
• Responsible for maintaining current processes through the payroll system integration period, including existing manual auditing process and various interfaces.
• Responsible for preparation and delivery of HR Metrics, including but not limited to the Monthly Headcount report, Turnover Analysis.
• Consistently, accurately process payroll
• Remain in constant communication with teammates and management
• Always remain in compliance with all legal and institutional requirements

PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Direct Supervisor: Position reports into the ACC Payroll Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree, Bachelor’s preferred
• Two or more years’ experience working in payroll or similar role
• Significant experience working in multi-state payroll is a plus
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Paylocity payroll software (Plus)
• Prefer position located in the New York City area, with hybrid working arrangements 2-3 days a week in the office, 2 days a week work from home

Acceleration Community of Companies (“ACC”) provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. ACC will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities to perform their essential functions unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the Company. Please inform ACC’s Human Resources Department if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination of employment, and access to benefits and training.