Job description
Kratos is looking for a Payroll Lead for their San Diego, CA location.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises.
At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions always striving to do the right thing.
Kratos offers medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Payroll Lead ensures payroll is processed with speed and accuracy. Serves as liaison to employees and with third party payroll related vendors to ensure payroll processing accurately reflects company specific pay policies.
- Process multiple payrolls each week.
- Process timecards.
- Audits employee pay records and reconciles totals by pay groups (divisions).
- Documents payroll processes and procedures; may train payroll department staff.
- Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
- Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
- Follow through to resolve problems identified.
- Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
- Receives little instruction on day-to-day work, and general instructions on new assignments.
- Other job duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None.
Required Experience:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
- Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
- Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
- Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment and changes, and more.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.
- Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or a minimum of 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PHD without experience; or a minimum of 9 years of equivalent work experience.
- Experience with ADPVantage and Costpoint/Deltek preferred.
- Experience with multi-state taxation preferred.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certificate a plus.
- Office and open cubical environment
- Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
- Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None #LI-BI1Kratos
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
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The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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