Payroll Specialist

FirstEnergy At a Glance

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

We are a forward-thinking electric utility company powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability, and operational excellence.  Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy Corp. includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems with more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.

About the Opportunity

The Pension Active/Payroll HR Rep is responsible for performing various activities to support the payroll function of Corporate Human Resources. 

The payroll team is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of the company's payroll processes in compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations, as well as providing oversight and development of payroll-related company processes and policies. The team is also responsible for ensuring the payroll system configuration reflects the needs of the client community and generate accurate and compliant records for employees. They provide advice and support to HR personnel, as well as assist internal and external customers.

This position reports to the Supervisor, Payroll.

This is an open position ON SITE, and can be in Akron, OH., Reading, PA., Greensburg, PA or Holmdel NJ. 

This position is ON SITE, and can be in Akron, OH., Reading, PA., Greensburg, PA or Holmdel NJ. Other locations within the FE service territory (W VA, and MD) will also be considered. 

FirstEnergy takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location.  In addition, your actual base salary will depend on various factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience.

The estimated pay range for this role is $62,900/k - $88,800/k. The pay range for certain locations, including the state of New Jersey, include a 20% differential to account for an increased cost of living, making the pay ranges $75,480k - $106,560.

Responsibilities include:

• Execute and have a thorough understanding of Pension Payroll processing which includes processing Pension contributions to multiple retirement plans, maintaining pension records, eligibility and payouts
• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of the Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) payroll system
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert when it comes to the processing of active/pension payroll to internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively identify payroll related issues and develop thoughtful solutions. Able to assemble data and reports to support impact analysis
• Engage in discussions around system configuration, with an ability to complete system troubleshooting and testing, including resolving errors between Oracle HCM and integrated systems
• Experiences with preparation of W2s and 1099s
• Secondary processor to Active/Pension Payroll
• Reconciling payroll tax filings and providing support for a variety of state & local tax returns
• Provide oversight and guidance through the end-to-end payroll processes, including identifying errors, troubleshooting issues, handling retros, understanding arrears and ensuring accurate and timely results
• Oversee pension data administration, which includes maintaining addresses, addressing returned money, handling surviving spouse information, handling deaths, incorrect payments and handling tax documents
• Collaborate with Finance to provide corrections to journal entries, perform account analysis, and complete account reconciliations
• Assisting with preparing responses to internal tax auditor requests

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline preferred with minimum 4 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years' relevant work experience is required. Relevant work experience includes experience in payroll administration, accounting, or analytical experience. 
• PAYROLL ORACLE EXPERIENCE 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 
• Solid understanding in Oracle with the ability to generate reports and analyze large quantities of data
• Possesses analytical and quantitative skills to be able to investigate issues, provide impact analysis and analyze solutions related to Payroll
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple work assignments while maintaining a strong attention to detail 
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of customer service and ability to be proactive with customer needs
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Some payroll tax research experiences preferred

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at to learn more about all our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas currently.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.
 

Position Classification

Exempt 

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team