Payroll Specialist

Buzzi Unicem Usa

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States. With over 1,300 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. Globally, Buzzi SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings.

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation's needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA. We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning. We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

1. Provide courteous customer service by responding to payroll inquiries, resolving discrepancies, and/or clarifying procedures for employees, supervisors, and timekeepers.
2. Adhere to all government regulations, company policies, union contracts, and department procedures relating to payroll. Maintain confidentiality of payroll information.
3. Review and confirm personnel changes handled by the Human Resources Department to ensure accuracy for payroll processing. Notify the Human Resources Department of any discrepancies.
4. Update employee payroll tax exemptions and direct deposit details.
5. Import hours and adjustments from the timekeeping system into the ERP system and resolve any discrepancies between the two systems.
6. Enter general deduction information into the HRMS system, such as uniform deductions, safety equipment reimbursements, union initiation fees, union dues, and benefit adjustments.
7. Reconcile pay information for all payrolls and make necessary corrections. Investigate employees without hours and identify the reasons.
8. Complete the payroll process and submit the information for review and approval.
9. Provide weekly payroll registers to Plant/Ready Mix or Terminal Timekeepers.
10. Print checks and advices to location printers, and prepare terminal checks and deposit advices for UPS distribution.
11. Maintain hourly and off-cycle payroll check processing logs.
12. Perform manual checks and special check runs as requested.
13. Prepare check requests to pay weekly invoices for deductions like union dues and uniforms.
14. Process and mail third-party garnishment checks for both hourly and salaried payrolls.
15. Prepare payment requests for monthly invoices covering deductions like union dues, uniform costs, and various charities.
16. Process monthly third-party sick information in the ERP system.
17. Process requests for employee information for workers' compensation claims.
18. Process requests for duplicate W-2 Forms.
19. Process Unemployment Audit Request Forms.
20. Perform special projects as assigned.
21. Assist in providing supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
22. Assist with year-end processing and distribution of W-2 information.
23. Assist with archiving payroll information and preparing files for the New Year.

Qualifications

• A HS Diploma or equivalent, and a strong aptitude for math and accounting, are required.
• An associate's degree in accounting or another related field is beneficial.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Team-oriented, including a cooperative, friendly, and helpful attitude
• Knowledge of Kronos, Crystal Reports, and Oracle software is a plus.
• Versatile computer skills a must, including knowledge of MS Office with emphasis on Excel.
• Must be accurate, well-organized, and able to work in a team environment.

Buzzi Unicem USA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including 401k. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.