Howmet is currently in search of Senior Payroll Analyst (Time & Attendance) to join the Global Financial Shared Services group in Pittsburgh, PA. This position supports the HR Direct Time & Attendance (Workbrain) application which includes schedule management, time collection & approval, payroll calculation, accruals and balances, attendance management, reporting and analytics and other workforce management related activities.

Major Activities/Key Challenges:

• Support the weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly payroll process for US locations

• Execute projects and processes associated with Time & Attendance/Workforce Management as requested by locations, Financial Shared Services or Global Information Systems (GIS)

• Quickly gain a solid understanding and use of Howmet’s standards, procedures and technologies to become an internal subject matter expert to our customer/user groups, driving project execution and support as well as managing the application vendor

• Advise on and execute pay rule configurations required to pay employees under Howmet’s policies and labor contracts, modify existing or assist in creating new solutions as systemic and process gaps are identified, build in adequate controls adhering to both internal and external policies. These activities must be well controlled and documented

• Directly support the development, implementation and on-going support of processes and systems that support the administration of workforce management programs and policies. This requires defining requirements, defining and supporting processes, developing and supporting systems, and executing quality assurance methodologies to ensure administration is in line with customer needs

• Participate in the deployment of the Workbrain system at US Howmet locations using project management methodologies and established internal deployment best practices; resolve system issues and functionality gaps as locations migrate to the application and additional functionality is incorporated

• Meet customers’ needs in a timely and cost-effective manner while maintaining control requirements. Maintain system and process standardization as well as standard documentation for all projects, processes, and procedures

• Participate in the completion of Financial Shared Services (FSS) projects and activities as directed by supervisor. Activities include year end/year beginning procedures and any acquisition and divestiture activity

• Assist in establishing priorities with the GIS and customers for projects and tasks; test program changes and work closely with the GIS Support group to resolve technical issues. Assist other groups in testing and development of files that will interact with the Workbrain system

• Participate in continuous improvement and process simplification activities; implementing best-practice solutions and cost reduction activities whenever possible

• Participate in Howmet Self-Assessment Test (ASAT) testing

  Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to define business requirements, drive process improvements, develop supporting systems, and execute quality assurance methodologies to ensure systems and administrative processes are in line with customer needs

• Work as part of a team to monitor, develop, implement, and support processes and systems by utilizing technically sound methods of requirements and process definition, systems analysis and design, planning, scheduling, and testing

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey information appropriately at all levels of the organization and with outside vendors

• Solid interpersonal skills to establish and maintain a high level of customer interaction

• Intellectually curious; driven to continuously learn new approaches to streamline processes consistent with changes in business requirements, technologies, service delivery and industry best practices

• Time management skills; aptitude to plan and prioritize own work to meet commitments aligned with department goals and priorities

  Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a multi-business unit, shared services environment

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, math or other related field

• 4 years’ experience in a multi-business unit, shared services environment

• Prior experience in a related role

• Experience with time and attendance systems, Workbrain is a plus

• Experience with process documentation and process improvement

  Salary Range: $70k - $85k/year approximation (actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/org location).

  About Howmet Aerospace

  Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s sales for 2022 approximated $5.7 billion. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com, including content shared during the Company’s May 2022 Technology Day.

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  Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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