Senior Payroll Specialist
$28.9 - $43.34 per hourRyerson Holding
Senior Payroll Specialist
Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.
As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll for approximately 4,300 employees across multiple states. Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, you will support union and non-union, salaried and hourly employee groups while helping maintain payroll compliance, data integrity, and exceptional service for employees and managers.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Compile and analyze time and attendance data; maintain all related reports and supporting documentation
- Identify and resolve timekeeping discrepancies (e.g., missed punches) and partner with HR and managers to ensure accurate recording of PTO, holidays, and other pay codes
- Respond to employee and manager inquiries related to payroll and timekeeping
- Generate and distribute compliance reports, including timecard approval tracking
- Prepare repayment agreements related to retroactive pay adjustments and coordinate required approvals and signatures
- Review and clear payroll notifications during test runs to ensure accurate final payroll processing
- Audit payroll runs to confirm accurate earnings updates for tax reporting and W-2 compliance
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX requirements, and federal, state, and local regulations
- Maintain payroll records in accordance with company policies and legal requirements
- Process garnishments and wage assignments accurately and timely
- Manage and resolve service tickets within established SLAs, including pay corrections, issue resolution, and employee support
Requirements
- Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of advanced payroll processing experience (hourly and salaried) in a similarly sized, multi-state organization
- Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, including state and local tax regulations
- Experience with Workforce Software (Time & Attendance and Advanced Scheduling) preferred
- Experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll preferred
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose and solve problems independently
Salary: $28.90 - $43.34 an hour. A starting salary higher than $28.90 an hour is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale. Ryerson offers eligible employees the following benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs Flexible spending accounts 401K plans with employer-matching contributions Tuition reimbursement Paid vacation, sick, and holidays
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