Payroll Specialist

Overview

A global leader in manufacturing residential and commercial water heating equipment, boilers, and water treatment products is seeking a Payroll Specialist. The organization operates worldwide with approximately 12,000 employees across the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll for U.S. employees and retirees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with other payroll processors to maintain seamless payroll operations.
• Validate and submit periodic payroll tax reports and assist with quarterly tax filings for U.S. business units.
• Participate in testing, validating, and implementing payroll system updates, including tax updates and platform enhancements.
• Provide support to corporate and site-level business units such as HR, Benefits, Finance, and Operations regarding payroll processes and inquiries.
• Handle payroll customer service calls, addressing employee and retiree questions and resolving issues efficiently.
• Prepare detailed reports on payroll expenditures, including tax payments and benefit disbursements, for management review.
• Assist with processing and distribution of year-end reports such as W-2s and 1099-Rs.
• Support development, testing, and training related to payroll platform updates and new features.
• Provide user support and training for all payroll modules.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to improve payroll processes and systems.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years experience working with HRIS/Payroll systems such as SuccessFactors, Workday, ADP, or UKG.
• Expert knowledge of FLSA, DOL, and other federal and state payroll regulations.
• Successful experience in balancing and processing full-cycle payroll.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and administration.
• Advanced training and customer support skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills suitable for all organizational levels.
• Maturity and discretion in handling highly confidential information.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with payroll tax compliance and employee benefits.

Compensation & Benefits

The employer offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement savings plans, short- and long-term disability programs, and tuition assistance.

Location

The position supports employees and retirees across various U.S. locations and requires coordination with multiple departments.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital status, or military status. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.