Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

LOCATION: Hybrid in Alsip, IL (3 days per week onsite)

COMP RANGE: $71,000 107,000/year

Griffith Foods is hiring a Payroll Specialist to support payroll for US and Canada hourly and salaried workforce for all business units, including reporting and analysis, system maintenance and functional support, as well as analysis of payroll data to support general ledger activities.

This is your opportunity to join a collaborative payroll finance team at a well-established company, offering meaningful learning, career growth, and long-term stability.

As a Payroll Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

• Performing all activities necessary to process payroll and maintain the payroll system (Workday) for US and Canada, both salaried and hourly.
• Preparing and processing of US & Canada biweekly payrolls, including multi-state US payroll administration.
• Create and upload spreadsheets into Workday Payroll.
• Look for trends and opportunities to improve processes and add value to programs and services.
• Work closely with all employees, mid and upper-level management to secure approvals and gather information for the completion of payroll.
• Support US or Canada payroll managers to gather information needed by auditors for payroll, retirement plans and workers compensation.

The Payroll Specialist position is well-suited for you if you:

• Thrive in a structured and highly regulated environment and can adhere to deadlines.
• Have the ability to manage sensitive, confidential matters and to protect the security of information.
• Can explain complex payroll concepts in clear way to employees who are not payroll experts.
• Are approachable by all levels of employees and assertive enough to take action.
• Enjoy a variety of different challenges every day.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 2 years of experience in payroll, AP, AR or related finance area.
• Basic understanding of accounting rules related to payroll.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Willingness to work onsite in Alsip, IL 3 days per week (Typically Mon Wed).
• Current location within a commutable distance to Alsip, IL. Relocation support is NOT available for this role.

Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What will set you apart:

• Workday / ADP Smartcompliance experience is a big plus.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk to communicate and listen effectively.

Environmental Concerns

The employee is occasionally exposed to dust and odor present in office environment.

At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World. We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities.