Senior Payroll Specialist

Human Resources Professional A leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems, and LEDs is seeking a highly skilled professional to join their Human Resources department. This company is globally headquartered in Japan with a network of 67 group companies in 17 countries and regions, bringing an extensive range of products to customers all over the world. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent years of experience 4 to 8 years of experience in UKG Pro (or similar) pay processing system for multi-state, multi-site companies Expert knowledge of US Payroll, New Hire, Pay, Leave, Garnishment Regulations, and other payroll law and reporting Knowledge of multi-state and local payroll tax and reciprocity roles Proficiency using Client Office Suites 2016 or newer Advanced Excel skills including data forecasting, audit purposes, Pivot Tables, and VLOOKUP Preferred Skills & Qualifications SHRM or CPP certification 2 years of manufacturing experience Prior work experience at client or in client's industry Day-to-Day Responsibilities Accurately process weekly expense reimbursements, bi-weekly payrolls, annual bonuses, and service awards for multiple sites Manage full-cycle garnishment and levy activity Provide prompt, courteous, and secure customer service via phone, Teams, and email for payroll-related questions Manage off-cycle checks, voids, and corrections, including prior quarter adjustments and W-2 corrections Participate in HR and Payroll policy improvement and continuous improvement efforts Work closely with payroll vendor, accounting & tax departments to provide required information Serve as a backup for benefits administration and healthy living initiatives Actively manage the time-keeping system including training team members on use and procedure