The Payroll Specialist processes all aspects of payroll, providing a high level of customer service, and communicates effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrate efficiency and flexibility in performing detailed tasks in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and deadlines. Must have relevant experience in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
The Payroll Specialist will be familiar with the payroll systems and will provide instruction to employees, team leaders, supervisors and managers. The Payroll Specialist will perform all functions for payroll processing and reconciling payroll.
Processes special payment batches (i.e., commissions, payouts, severance, retro, etc.).
Ability to receive and respond to pay-related inquiries and issues using discretion while communicating with employees and their supervisors.
Researches and assists employees with payroll questions.
Accurately process all Payrolls to meet payroll deadlines.
Prepares weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payroll and any all required reporting.
Conducts hours and headcount reporting weekly for EHS, Finance and monthly metrics.
Assists other HR team members as needed and/or assigned.
Responsible for Workbrain Time and Attendance.
Assists with special projects related to process improvements and enhancements.
Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with employees and management.
Provides training on time and attendance as required.
Resolves issues related to weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payrolls.
Demonstrates ongoing knowledge of time and attendance systems.
Maintains appropriate records and documentation to support all payroll activities.
Ensures compliance with employment laws including but not limited to ERISA, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, OSHA and COBRA.
Strong math skills are essential
Adheres to strict confidentiality practices.
Maintains a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Must be organized with strong follow-up skills and ability to stay on top of open items
Provides customer service to internal and external customers/clients/providers.
Basic Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
1 years of payroll experience in a manufacturing environment
Detailed knowledge of payroll processing procedures and reporting requirements
Familiarity with payroll and time and attendance system(s).
Preferred Requirements:
Associate's Degree
3 yrs of payroll experience in a manufacturing enviroment
Strong computer skills
Experience in a union environment
Employees 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.
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refuge
