Payroll Specialist(Manufacturing)

Position Summary

The Payroll Specialist plays a critical role within the Corporate Payroll team in a fast-paced, customer service–driven environment. This position interacts regularly with a diverse workforce, including colleagues and management, with high visibility across the organization.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to confidentiality, operational excellence, and customer service. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable payroll knowledge and experience while supporting personnel-related decisions that directly impact employees' professional lives.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Compliance

• Process U.S. and Canadian payroll accurately and in a timely manner

• Serve as secondary processor for U.S. and Canadian non-exempt payrolls

• Complete and balance all required payroll reconciliations

• Accurately prepare and process Form 941, W-2, T4, and other relevant tax documentation

• Maintain payroll data in a compliant and secure manner

• Apply discretion and sound judgment to ensure compliance and service excellence

Problem Solving & Process Improvement

• Identify and remediate payroll processing errors

• Approach payroll processes and systems with a continuous improvement mindset

• Ensure accurate process documentation, including manuals and SOPs

• Support special projects aligned with management metrics

Communication & Customer Support

• Communicate effectively with local management teams to ensure accurate payroll processing

• Provide timely, accurate, and professional guidance to employees

• Collaborate with management and cross-functional departments to deliver exceptional customer service

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of general office or accounting experience (payroll experience preferred)

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)

• Intermediate understanding of accounting and mathematical procedures required

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of IBM systems (CICS & IMS) and MDM systems preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required

• Knowledge of organizational business unit structures preferred

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail with ability to identify discrepancies

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

• Highly organized with strong time management skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Comfortable making timely, well-informed decisions

• Customer-focused with a continuous improvement mindset

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods

• Standing, filing, bending, and telephone work as required

• Must be able to hear, speak, read, and communicate effectively in person and by phone

Additional Information

Successful completion of a background check is required.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be a strong fit for this role or another opportunity within the organization.