Specialist, Payroll

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The Specialist, Payroll provides support to the payroll function by assisting with weekly processing activities, maintaining employee records, and generating routine payroll reports.

Job Responsibilities

• Enters and maintains routine payroll and timekeeping information within the payroll system, including base pay rates, bonuses, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions, withholdings, garnishments and other information.
• Process payroll deductions, including taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and employee elections.
• Reviews payroll information for completeness and accuracy, reporting discrepancies as necessary.
• Assist with wage garnishment administration as instructed.
• Supports year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and distribution.
• Reconciles payroll deposits and 401(K) records to the general ledger weekly.
• Processes replacement check and direct deposit requests resulting from payroll corrections or adjustments.
• Records and processes reporting of federal and state payroll tax deposits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce and promote our products and services in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding or ability to learn and navigate payroll and timekeeping systems while following established procedures.
• Willingness to learn, develop, adapt, and support the business as needed.
• Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the United Stated without sponsorship.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 0-2 years of relevant Human Resources or finance experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• General understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to multi-task, troubleshoot and problem solve basic or routine issues.
• Experience with SuccessFactors and/or SAP.
• Experience with time keeping systems, such as Kronos or WFS.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting.

Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.