Payroll Specialist

High-quality fresh chocolate - that's what he Swiss chocolate manufacturer Läderach stands for. Founded in 1962, the family business now employs over 2500 people from more than 80 countries across the group, and the trend is rising. The company's headquarters are located in the canton of Glarus. Here, against a picturesque Alpine backdrop, we produce our fresh chocolates and are constantly developing new, innovative ideas in agile teams.

Our Corporate Functions business unit encompasses a wide range of activities. Alongside our Finance and IT Services, Global Marketing and Sales Management as well as Human Resources are also located here. Fresh ideas are developed here every day, and together we turn them into success stories. Personal responsibility and networked work are particularly important to us. Want to be part of it too? Come and join us.

Payroll Specialist Position

Fulltime Exempt Position

Location: Dallas, TX (North America HQ)

Reports To: Payroll Manager

Position Overview: The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll across Läderach North America. This role supports a multi-state retail organization and ensures full compliance with payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and internal policies. The position also plays a key role in maintaining and optimizing HRIS systems and supporting payroll-related reporting and controls.

Key Responsibilities

- Process full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states

- Ensure accuracy of payroll data including hours worked, deductions, bonuses, and adjustments

- Manage payroll tax filings, payments, and reconciliations at federal, state, and local levels

- Administer garnishments, benefits deductions, and other payroll-related adjustments

- Maintain compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws and internal policies

- Support HRIS system administration including employee data management, workflows, and reporting

- Partner with HR and Finance to ensure alignment on payroll data, audits, and reporting requirements

- Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and internal controls

- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, automation, and scalability

- Prepare regular and ad hoc payroll reports for leadership review

Qualifications

- 3 to 5+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state or retail environment

- Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements

- Experience with payroll and HRIS systems such as UKG, ADP, or similar platforms

- High level of accuracy and attention to detail

- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in a high-growth or scaling organization

- Exposure to Canadian payroll is a plus

- CPP or FPC certification preferred

Key Competencies

- Ownership and accountability

- Precision and attention to detail

- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

- Strong cross-functional collaboration

Compensation Package:

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus Potential
• Medical – 80% contribution by Laderach of Employee Only plan and 50% contribution by Laderach of Family Coverage plan(s)
• Dental
• Vision – 100% covered by Laderach
• Life – Laderach covers up to $25K of Life Insurance (option to go up to $150K
• Optional 401(k) enrollment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional discounts and perks!

What we offer you:

• An exciting working environment with motivated colleagues
• A position with lots of personal responsibility
• The opportunity to contribute fresh ideas
• An open and respectful feedback culture
• In-house and external further training
• Unique career opportunities
• Generous discounts on our products
• Chocolate at work
• Easily accessible locations

Own it. Grow it. Make it fresh.

Freshness, artisanal skills, and Swissness—these are the core values the chocolate factory Läderach stands for. Founded in 1962, our family company now employs more than 2,200 people from around 70 countries and continues to grow. The company’s head office is located in the canton of Glarus and we produce our fresh chocolates here against a picturesque backdrop of the Alps.

The Retail business unit comprises more than 200 chocolateries in 20 countries. Here we offer our chocolate specialties and invite customers to experience fresh chocolate in ever new ways. Want to be part of it too? Come and join us.

Läderach is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings are filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law. Läderach’s success and momentum to expand is only possible through the passionate drive of our diverse 2000 employees, who come from more than 50 countries and represent various backgrounds, religious beliefs, and lifestyles.

Sounds interesting? Then come join us. Jennifer Kassaras, Recruiting and Onboarding Manager linkedin.com/in/jennifer-kassaras-b52b2144 will be happy to answer your questions. You can also visit our career site: My Job Search