Overview
This role involves supporting the payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees across US and Canadian operations within a global packaging solutions organization. The Payroll Specialist 2 will work alongside the Payroll team to ensure timely and accurate payroll execution, participate in process improvements, and maintain compliance with relevant regulations.
Responsibilities
- Process multi-company, multi-state, and multiple pay cycle payrolls accurately and on time
- Participate in projects to optimize payroll processes, particularly within Workday, to reduce manual operations
- Investigate root causes of payroll errors and implement corrective and preventative actions
- Conduct proactive audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance with SOX controls; initiate corrective actions for system errors
- Manage distribution of confidential payroll information to auditors, corporate teams, and external parties as needed
- Research and interpret federal and state payroll regulations for the US and Canada
- Resolve payroll issues balancing employee needs, cost considerations, and regulatory compliance
- Handle garnishment documents and manage employee case resolutions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in business administration, accounting, finance, or human resources
- 2-3 years of payroll processing experience managing payrolls of 2,000+ employees
- Strong technical aptitude with ability to understand multiple disciplines and technologies
- Proficient payroll auditing skills
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Teams
- Excellent organizational and communication skills (written and oral)
Preferred Qualifications
- 5-7 years of payroll processing experience managing payrolls of 5,000+ employees
- Experience with Workday payroll processing
- Experience in a fast-paced public company environment
- UKG payroll system experience
- Payroll certifications such as FPC or CPP
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $63,840 - $71,820
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage including FSA and HSA options
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Employee assistance programs and wellbeing resources
- Paid time off and holidays
- Various company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Location
This is a hybrid position based in Charlotte, NC, with consideration for remote applicants.