Specialist II, Payroll

Tailored Brands is a leading specialty retailer of menswear, including suits, formalwear, sportswear, and a broad selection of business casual offerings. Our brands include Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores and K&G Fashion Superstore, which offers merchandise for the entire family. We help people love the way they look and feel for their most important moments by delivering personalized products and services through our convenient network of stores and e-commerce sites.

About the Job

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist ll, Payroll to join the Tailored Brands Payroll team. As Specialist ll, you will be responsible for providing payroll processing services with the result of delivering accurate and timely paychecks to employees, while adhering to company policy and processing deadlines. This is a hybrid position, working onsite at the Houston corporate office approximately one day per week and to participate in onsite department meetings and company events.

What You'll Do | Key Accountabilities

• Process weekly payroll for up to 4,000 employees located in various states
• Perform clerical payroll duties involved in the preparation and processing of payroll including entering data into the time entry and payroll systems, verifying the accuracy of data and computations, balancing payroll totals, and maintaining detailed records
• Review timesheets for accuracy and make necessary corrections in accordance with payroll processing procedures and company policy
• Print, seal, and distribute payroll checks and direct deposit advice statements
• Research and process final pay notices for retiring or terminated employees
• Compute wage and overtime payments in accordance with job pay rules and state pay laws
• Audit work for accuracy before finalizing calculated payroll
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies/inquiries
• Act as the main contact for assigned client group(s), and respond to all pay-related inquiries using discretion and effective communication
• Administer pay card program including issuance of replacement cards, file processing, and answering related inquiries from employees
• Provide excellent customer service
• Assist with answering general payroll inquiries received through the payroll helpline or general payroll email inbox
• Establish and maintain a quality working relationship with employees, agencies, and co-workers to promote a quality customer service image
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll matters
• Additional duties as assigned

What You'll Bring | Skills & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1 years of payroll related experience required
• Understanding of payroll processing utilizing an in-house system
• Ability to understand basic payroll calculations and concepts
• Experience with PeopleSoft v 9.2 (Payroll for North America and Time & Labor modules) preferred
• Possesses math/accounting skills and abilities and razor sharp focus and attention to detail to ensure accuracy of work
• Ability to remain organized while managing multiple tasks with competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and paying strict attention to detail
• Experience processing high volume payroll is strongly preferred
• Ability to utilize sound judgment, discretion, and maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational, follow up, project management, and process improvement skills
• FPC certification a plus
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills a plus
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Please note that you do not need to qualify for all requirements to be considered. We encourage you to apply if you can meet most of the requirements and are comfortable opening a dialog to be considered.

Work Environment, Physical & Mental Demands

• Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach daily
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Must utilize visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment
• Hours regularly 40 hours per week, as work dictates, from a hybrid location near the Houston corporate office

Benefits

This role is eligible for healthcare including medical, dental and vision, retirement savings (401k with a company match), income protection programs such as life, accident and disability insurance, paid time off for sick leave, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and holidays, wellbeing program, commuter, adoption assistance, education assistance, legal services, and employee merchandise discounts. For more detailed information go Tailoredbrands.com/working-here/people-culture.

Work-Life Balance

We understand the demands of work, school, family, and personal responsibilities. Through our work-life resources and programs we offer services for every stage of life to help you manage the day-to-day needs. We offer programs such as:

• Meeting-Free Fridays (encouraged) | so you can catch up on work and self-development
• Summer Fridays | from Memorial Day to Labor Day so you can enjoy a head-start to the weekend
• Holiday Early Departure | close out early the business day before a company observed holiday

The starting hourly rate for this position is $17.00 - $22.00. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications. Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.