Payroll Specialist

Work is Sweet!

'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.

See's is a leader in the confectionery industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA, a growing e-commerce business, and expanding opportunities internationally. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping us grow and thrive in our second century.

Job Description Summary:
Payroll Specialist responsible for processing payroll from start to finish, responding to payroll inquiries, reviewing timesheets, resolving pay discrepancies, administering payroll-related reports, and ensuring payroll compliance. Collaborates with HR, Benefits, HCM teams, and managers on payroll issues, testing, retros, direct deposit corrections, and union-related payroll activities.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $35.87/hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Description:

Job Description

• Research and respond to all payroll inquiries and questions.

• Process Payroll from beginning to end. Run Pay Calculations, timesheet closing, Create settlements, and print checks for distribution.

• Process off cycle terminations.

• Process Mass Lay-offs.

• Prepare Local 125 401k reports, union dues, and initiations and create vouchers for payments.

• Maintain good relationships with Plant Managers.

• Review timesheets for the submitted, unsubmitted, mismatched punches, and unapproved timesheets. Contact managers to act on these hours' statuses.

• Review Retros and coordinate with HR, HCM and Benefits for retros that are invalid.

• Work with HCM on payroll related testing.

• Monitor ACH Returns, coordinate with managers to correct direct deposit account, process reissues if necessary.

• Prepare, review, generate and distribute various compliance reports.

• Resolve any pay discrepancies directly with employees and/or their managers.

• Set-up pay card manually in Wisely for employees and seasonal hires.

• Respond to W-2s and pay-stubs requests.

• Assist with various special projects

• Requires overtime and weekend work in peak seasons during Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day holiday periods.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of payroll processing or related experience.

• Knowledge of payroll compliance.

• Knowledge in Union payroll, CBAs a plus but not required.

• Working knowledge of Workday Payroll or similar operating system.

• Working knowledge of payroll taxes at federal, state and local levels.

• Proficient in MS Office with strong emphasis on Excel.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills; ability to adapt to complex and changing environments.

• Multi-tasked and deadline-driven while managing multiple priorities.

• Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.

• Proven decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Strong work ethic and team player.

• Able to lift 25-40 lbs.

See's is an EOE
See's will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).