Payroll & Benefits Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the payroll & benefits position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for input and suggests appropriate changes to system-wide payroll policies and procedures aimed at ensuring compliance with government regulations and applicable federal and/or state wage & hour laws, as well as to further standardization of pay practices whenever and wherever possible and appropriate.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong communication verbal and written skills, problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong computer skills, including significant experience with Excel, Word and Outlook
• Fluent in Japanese/Korean/Bahasa/Thai/Vietnamese and English, Mandarin
• An aptitude and passion for systems, processes and people
• CPP or equivalent preferred
• Bi-Lingual English/Hindi or English/Bengali helpful
• Competence of ERISA Benefits and compliance
• Demonstrated Team building skill

In response to your job posting for payroll & benefits, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for assistance as needed with research and resolution to tax notices received from federal, state and local agencies in a timely manner.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Achievement and results oriented, a 'can do' attitude
• Tenacity, resilience, and energy
• Flexible and pragmatic approach – understands the need for HR to work with colleagues and business to develop practical solutions
• Team work – willing to help and support colleagues in a positive and enthusiastic manner
• Experience with ADP e-Time payroll
• Knowledge of employment standards and CRA rules governing payroll and benefits
• Methodical in planning and accuracy
• Prior experience with Workday is a strong asset, strongly preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of payroll & benefits. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for administrative support regarding the preparation, balancing, distribution, and record retention of all Federal, State, Unemployment, and Local Tax returns.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Possess technical skills to perform basic computer tasks (Word, Excel, and Gmail)
• Proficiency with supported business applications including Kronos WFC 7.0, InTouch terminals, and ADP Enterprise administration for a multilocation organization
• Understand and value the processes that cross IT services such as capacity planning, change management, problem resolution, and project management
• Demonstrated knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA regulations/provisions and other legal and regulatory requirements for benefits
• Experience with leave management to include FMLA, STD and LTD
• Strong computer and HRIS skills
• Experience in multi-site, manufacturing environment preferred
• Maintains payroll-related policies and procedures

In response to your job posting for payroll & benefits, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for corporate Payroll with any required special entries such as COBRA, STD variances, and bank discrepancies.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Ensures SOX compliance of all payroll functions
• UltiPro Payroll Experience
• Excellent customer service and intrapersonal skills supporting both internal and external customers
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of benefit plan designs
• Payroll and garnishment experience
• Knowledge of FMLA tracking
• Discretion – able to deal with sensitive and confidential information
• A good level of computer literacy, which should include experience of using a computerised payroll system and intermediate level Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel packages

In response to your job posting for payroll & benefits, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for ideas, solutions, and tools to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of payroll tax and finance processes supporting a lean process approach.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Thorough knowledge of ADP payroll system, Report Smith, Accpac, Excel, Word, and PeopleSoft
• Knowledge of rules and regulations related to personnel/payroll processing
• Knowledge of bargaining unit contracts as they pertain to various types of leaves and employee benefits affecting payroll
• Provide analytical and technical support to the administration of company benefit programs
• Reviews and reports on payroll numbers related to field labor costs develop risk assessment from specific payroll data and shares findings with Director, VP and above
• Assisting with the background support to ensure compliance and recommend types of communication for benefit plan changes implemented as the result of regulations
• Experience working with UltiPro preferred
• Experience working in a managerial capacity in necessary