Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Allentown or Houston Human Resources

At Talen Energy

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for hourly and salaried employees including those covered by multiple collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). This role ensures compliance with federal state and local regulations as well as union contract requirements and serves as a key liaison within the HR function.

How Youll Power the Future

At Talen Energy your work directly supports safe reliable power this role youll move beyond daytoday contributions to drive meaningful change by:

Payroll Processing

• Process multi-state bi-weekly and any off cycle payrolls for union and non-union employees under several EINs.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages overtime shift differentials bonuses garnishments and deductions.
• Maintain payroll records in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) to payroll processing.
• Manage union-specific pay rules including:

• Overtime rules and premiums
• Shift differentials and job classifications
• Vacation holiday and sick pay accruals
• Retroactive pay adjustments

• Calculate and process union dues fees and benefit contributions accurately.
• Coordinate with HR Business Partners regarding payroll inquiries and discrepancies.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with FLSA IRS regulations state/local wage laws and union agreements.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports including tax filings union reports and certified payroll (if applicable).
• Support audits by providing payroll documentation and responding to inquiries.

Data Management & Systems

• Maintain accurate employee payroll data in HRIS/payroll systems (e.g. Workday Equifax etc.).
• Verify timekeeping system inputs and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Operations to ensure correct employee classification and pay rates.

What You Have

Minimum Requirements

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Human Resources or related field preferred additional years of directly related experience may be accepted.

Experience working with multiple union contracts preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of payroll experience with direct union payroll experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of collective bargaining agreements and union payroll rules.
• Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations (FLSA tax withholding garnishments).
• High level of accuracy attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) a plus.
• Workday experience a plus.
• May require occasional extended hours during payroll cycles audits or contract implementations.

Why Talen Energy

Power the Future

Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy

to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive diverse respectful and collaborative workplace and a strong commitment to innovation teamwork and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.

Collaboration

Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive diverse respectful and collaborative workplace.

Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health dental vision prescription plans life insurance and disability addition employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energys 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.

We are committed to providing a safe drug and alcohol-free workplace. Consistent with applicable law and any collective bargaining agreements positions may be subject to pre-employment random post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age sex religion national origin veteran status sexual orientation genetic information gender identity disability perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

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Please note that roles supporting Talen Energys nuclear facilities are subject to rigorous background investigation and security clearance requirements consistent with federal regulatory standards.

Note to Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies

Talen Energy is committed to fostering direct engagement with prospective candidates and managing our recruitment activities internally. From time to time Talen Energy and its companies partner with select executive search firms and recruitment agencies under formal written agreements aligned to specific business needs.

Talen Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from search firms or agencies without a current fully executed agreement authorized by an appropriate company representative. Any candidate information submitted in the absence of such an agreement will be considered the property of Talen Energy and neither Talen Energy nor its subsidiaries will be obligated to pay any fees or compensation related to those submissions.

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