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Al Jazeera Media Network

Payroll Officer

Al Jazeera Media Network, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Payroll Officer role at

Al Jazeera Media Network . As the Regional Payroll Officer you will be responsible for providing accurate and timely processing of the company’s payroll, liability payments and regulatory reporting. You will also provide high‑level support in updating employee financial records, handling employee transactions and following up on payroll related issues to prepare monthly payroll sheets and process monthly salaries. Responsibilities

Full cycle processing of bi-weekly payroll. Work in partnership with Regional SAP Payroll Officer to facilitate ongoing payroll system maintenance to ensure regional compliance. Prepare payroll sheets for external bureaus on a monthly basis. Respond to employee inquiries and requests regarding payroll matters. Calculate deductions (AJ and Staff) for income tax, social security, national taxes and pension deductions. Calculate salary raises, overtime and additional raises, and reflect changes on payroll. Follow up on processing loan payments, rewards, overtime and installment deductions. Update and maintain payroll records. Liaise with staff and management on payroll related queries. Maintain PTO, leave and overtime reports. Ensure timely payments of medical benefits and 401(k) contributions. Interpret awards/agreements and contracts in relation to overtime and shift allowances. Undertake required internal and statutory reporting. Payroll administration – filing and setting up new hires. Calculate and process termination payments. Process increases and calculation of back pays. Prepare month end consolidation. Prepare reconciliation and payment of payroll and group tax. Reconcile payroll related GL accounts. Calculate annual leave and accruals. Update the system with employee transactions including leaves and holidays. Update the system with employee information and status changes for new hires, temporary workers, transfers, promotions and termination. Calculate end of service and process payments. Coordinate with accounting to process payments. Execute and ensure withholdings, garnishments and deductions are accurately applied and filed with the respective authority. Coordinate annual 401(k) auditing activities; review form 5500. Education

Minimum Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or related fields. Experience

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in HR Payroll Officer. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Human Resources, Finance, and General Business Industries

Technology, Information and Media

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