We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

As the Senior Payroll Analyst, you will work onsite in Andover, MA. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will manage the administration of the daily payroll operations and accuracy of one weekly and 11 bi-weekly US and Canada multi-state payrolls working in a team environment. You will also be the primary contact for employees and managers to answer urgent payroll related questions and offer solutions promptly.

You Will:

• Take ownership for the processing and auditing of all payroll data for hourly and exempt employees on both weekly, bi-weekly and semi-monthly pay cycles using UKG Pro before finalizing payroll.

• Lead and take ownership of the Canada payroll processing transition to the US in Summer 2024, acting as the primary contact for our Canada HR Business Partners and employees.

• Administer wage garnishments, and ensure certain deductions are within jurisdictional requirements.

• Ensure accurate reporting and tax withholding on employee wages, benefits, etc.

• Process expense reimbursements from Workday to UltiPro. Work with Shared Services to reconcile any discrepancies.

• Prepare detailed journal entries for posting to General Ledger.

• Respond to employment verification and unemployment insurance claim inquiries

• Assist with quarter-end and year-end agency reporting, audits and adjustments.

• Help track and monitor the resolution of employment tax notices.

• Subject matter expert for UKG Pro's Time & Attendance system (UTA) and setup and maintenance of all PTO Plans including Union.

You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Management or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 5 years of experience processing Canada and multi-state payrolls with varying degrees of complexity and multiple payroll frequencies.

• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting of online timekeeping system with the ability to interpret and understand complex calculations of pay policies.

• Knowledge of ERP, HRIS and Time & Attendance systems. Workday, UKG Pro and/or UTA.

  Watts in it for you :

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits

• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave

• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off

• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement

• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs

• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

  How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands (https://www.watts.com/our-story/brands) offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world-class, water-related solutions focused on:

• Drainage and Water Reuse

• HVAC and Hot Water

• Plumbing and Flow Control

• Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting

We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty-four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages. As a people-first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected.We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world – a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation.

Learn more about the Watts way, here (https://www.watts.com/our-story/brands) .

Specialties

Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas

Headquarters

Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA

Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China

Company Size

About 5,000 employees

Website

http://www.watts.com/

http://www.wattsindustries.com/

http://www.wattsasia.com/

Industry

Machinery

Founded

1874