Lead Project Specialist - Payroll

In this role, you will be responsible for the oversight of one or more Payroll & Benefits process(s) which includes developing an in-depth understanding of systems, processes, and legislative rules. Identify trends and/or process improvements, and take ownership of all operations-focused tasks for that process(s) including daily work, outsourcing, and auditing. Leverage deep expertise to work collaboratively across internal operations teams and with GE Businesses to resolve issues.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Individuals who are responsible for the quality delivery of multiple payroll & benefit processes and service to the businesses. Manages benefit/payroll queries from employees, managers and HRM’s in a timely, and professional manner. Correctly administers benefit/payroll processes. Manages service delivery metrics in relation to outsourced benefits/payroll. Includes those who .lead Payroll & Benefits Service Delivery teams, and/or the operations for such teams. Mostly used in Shared Service teams, but can be found in Business teams.
• Responsible for Workday implementation projects and testing.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy. Basic knowledge of related job disciplines.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
• Jobs at this level function with some autonomy but are subject to functional practices and precedents or are covered by well-defined policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
• Uses some judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems. Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience with Workday payroll implementations
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).

** The salary range for this position is $94,100.00 - 125,500.00 - 156,800.00 USD Annual . The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan. • GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, EAP, and more.

Desired Characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position