Payroll Specialist

Description Position Overview:

Johnson North America utilizes a Shared Services model that enables resources to be leveraged across the organization. The Shared Services team is made up of information technology, human resources, supply chain, finance, and accounting professionals that support all business units. The Payroll Specialist administers the Company's payroll function under the guidance of Finance and Human Resources.

Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing Support:

• Processes employee payroll information (timesheets, deduction authorizations, etc.), prints or transmits paychecks, ensuring accurate and timely payment is made to employees for each payroll period.
• Ensures status changes and audits of time records are accurate, and any discrepancies are addressed and resolved.
• Files required documents and reports according to the Company's and state and federal payroll guidelines (i.e., W-2s, garnishments, etc.)
• Analyze and respond to inquiries and concerns from employees regarding paycheck questions, involving other resources/staff as needed.
• Process garnishments and communicate garnishment information to all parties
• Keeps current with HR payroll policies and public policy changes affecting payroll rules and guidelines
• Builds professional Excel reports from payroll reporting software
• Responsible for answering employee questions promptly.
• Ensures that rules and regulations concerning confidentiality, privacy, and retention are followed.

Marginal Job Functions:

• Other projects as needed.

Requirements Education:

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree
• Combination of education and experience
• Additional consideration given for Certified Payroll Professional certification (CPP)

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of experience with processing payroll for a multi-state employer
• Experience with computerized payroll systems and HRIS systems, Paylocity experience a plus
• Experience with Local, State, and Federal pay and taxation regulations

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of standard payroll concepts, practices, and procedures required
• Prior general accounting experience is a plus
• Intermediate Excel skills, including work with pivot tables and v-lookups, required
• Exceptional attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and providing a high level of customer service

Skills:

Process Knowledge:

• Knowledge of standard payroll concepts, practices, and procedures required
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Email, and Internet
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills to meet deadlines within tight constraints
• Works well independently as well as with other members of the team
• Able to effectively present ideas and information through excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to be consistently accurate
• Requires the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Strong sense of initiative and a sense of urgency, demonstrated by accomplishing tasks; improving current work processes; and assisting others when necessary
• Ability to embrace deadlines
• Able to project a positive and professional demeanor to all internal and external contacts

Benefits:

We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities. Some of our outstanding benefits include:

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off benefits
• Product discounts
• Wellness programs Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities