Payroll Associate II

Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries, is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels, petrochemical products and power. Valero subsidiaries employ approximately 10,000 people, and assets include 15 petroleum refineries with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3 million barrels per day, 11 ethanol plants with a combined production capacity of 1.4 billion gallons per year, and a 50-megawatt wind farm.

Prepares payroll records for processing by performing the duties below. Assists employees and refinery HR with questions concerning payroll or company policy.

* Processes inbound and outbound interface files. * Processes loads for stock options and taxable awards. * Verifies and process off cycle checks/ run payroll journal. * Escheatment verification/reissue. * Batch, enter and verify timesheet data entered into CATS, which includes speaking to employees on a daily basis regarding questions about their timesheets. * Balances the total hours received via email from the refinery timekeepers to the number of hours in CATS. * Assists with the running and distribution of various reports after each payroll run as well as monthly and quarterly. * Prepares and distribute timesheet procedures for all newly hired employees. * Pulls documentation as directed by subpoenas. * Reconciles TALX file * Process various off cycle paychecks. * Coordinates with Valero Claims Management the appropriate reduction from employee paychecks for dollars employees received from workers compensation. * Provides Leave and Disability Administration STL overpayment calculations and adjust taxable earnings when employees or insurance companies refund the company. * Answers walk-in, telephone inquiries, and e-mails. * Prepares monthly Payroll Processing Calendar. * Maintains the Payroll Procedures Manual when procedures are added or changes are made to current procedures

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. * Minimum of three years Payroll experience required. * Able to effectively communicate with all levels of Management required. * Experience with computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and 10-Key preferred. * SAP experience preferred.