Payroll Specialist II Sonoco Products Company paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan United States, North Carolina, Charlotte 7300 Carmel Executive Park Drive (Show on map) Sep 08, 2026 From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899

•all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. Alongside the Payroll team, the Payroll Specialist 2 will be responsible for performing assigned duties regarding the processing of hourly and salaried payrolls for the Company's US and Canadian operations.

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This is a hybrid position, based out of Charlotte, NC. Will not consider remote applicants. This role is an operations role within our growing Sonoco Services (S2) organization. It is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a global organization and use the operations knowledge to explore further career growth within Sonoco Services or the broader Sonoco organization. What you'll be doing: Responsible for the timely and accurate processing and support of Sonoco's payrolls. Includes multi-company, multi-state, and multiple pay cycles.

Participate in improvement projects through optimization of Workday processes specifically focused on eliminating manual operations.

Assist in Root Cause investigation and corrective/preventative action implementation for repeat and impactful payroll errors.

Proactive audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance with SOX to identify any control weaknesses. Initiates corrective action for system edit and error messages.

Oversee distribution of confidential information as needed to PWC, auditors, corporate, etc. as needed.

Must be able to research federal and state rules and regulations for the U.S. and Canada.

Must be able to make decisions to resolve pay issues that arise with the operations, balancing the needs of the employees with the cost to Sonoco, while ensuring that Sonoco follows federal, state, and local regulations.

Handle garnishment documents and manage employee case resolution.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

•preferred majors include business administration, accounting, finance, and human resources

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•3 years of payroll processing experience of 2,000+ employees

Strong technical aptitude and ability to grasp a general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologies

Strong Payroll Auditing Skills

Strong analytical and people skills

Experience with Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel and Teams)

Ability to effectively organize and structure activities

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Preferred Qualifications:

5-7 years of payroll processing experience of 5,000+ employees

Workday payroll processing experience

Experience working in a fast-paced public company environment

UKG experience

Preferred Certifications:

FPC or CPP Compensation:

Payroll Specialist II:

$63,840

•$71,820 #LI-TW1 At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits.

•Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services

Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family

Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.