Payroll Specialist

Overview

This role supports payroll operations within a growing private equity-backed manufacturing and distribution organization headquartered in South Charlotte. The organization is expanding and creating a shared services center for human resources, covering payroll, benefits, and information systems for approximately 5,000 employees across North America.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly Canadian payroll for approximately 500 associates, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and verify time and attendance data exported from the timekeeping system; address discrepancies with managers.
• Manage new hire setups, terminations, and first-pay payouts in the payroll system.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of payroll regulations, holidays, and benefits, including the equivalent of 401(k) plans.
• Collaborate closely with the payroll lead and HR team; report directly to a remote supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers and managers to resolve payroll issues professionally and tactfully.
• Generate and distribute payroll-related reports to finance and HR departments to support general ledger reconciliation.
• Participate in ongoing training and development, including ADP webinars and seminars, to stay current on payroll systems and compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now payroll system is highly preferred; experience with other payroll systems (e.g., Workday) may be considered if accompanied by strong payroll knowledge.
• Solid understanding of payroll regulations, including holidays, benefits, and pension equivalents to 401(k).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately process payroll for approximately 500 employees.
• Excellent internal customer service skills to communicate and collaborate effectively with managers, HR, and finance teams.
• Ability to review and analyze payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and coordinate with management to resolve issues.
• Willingness to be flexible with work location, including initial on-site presence and potential remote work arrangements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Benefits include the equivalent of 401(k) plans.

Location

• South Charlotte (initial on-site presence required; potential remote work arrangements may be available).