LEAD PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Description

Position at JBS USA

Job Title: Lead Payroll Specialist                           Department: Human Resources 

Reports to: Kari Mortensen                                                  Effective Date: 08/13/2026 

Job Status: Full Time                                                             FLSA Status: Salaried Non-Exempt 

Work Schedule: 1st Shift.(Flexibility Required)                  Travel Requirements: 0-5% 

Job Summary:
The Human Resources Lead Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll. This role focuses on the payroll process of the facility. Provides customer service to all team members and helps resolve any issues and complaints. This role will lead the payroll team in all aspects of payroll under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager and the Assistant Human Resources Manager. This role provides administrative support to the human resources function as needed, including record keeping, file maintenance, HRIS entry, SAP entry, Kronos entry and other tasks as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Lead the Human Resources Payroll Team under Human Resources Manager

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Leads the payroll team with all aspects of payroll including verifying employee time, payroll deductions, vacation, etc.
• Work closely with managers and supervisors
• Maintain records as required by State and Federal Laws
• Responds in a timely manner to employee problems, questions and concerns
• General office procedures including phone calls and filing
• Help train and assist any new payroll specialist in need of training
• Other duties as needed or required

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills-including phone etiquette.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to handle confidential material and remain confidential.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, 10-key or related software.
• Excellent Attendance (Internal candidates must have less than 3 points).
• Ability to work 6 days a week if needed
• Ability to work Overtime when required
• Ability to be flexible with schedule when needed
• Ability to answer other payroll specialist questions and concerns
• Other Duties and Tasks as assigned

Preferred Skills/Abilities: 

• Bilingual (Spanish, French, Creole, Burmese) preferred not required
• Ability to work with SAP System 
• Ability to work in Kronos Systems
• Ability to work in C-Cure Systems

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates/Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred but not required) or Equivalent Work Experience.

Physical Requirements: 

• Desk work
• Computer work
• Lifting
• Climbing stairs

The Applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits: 

Base Hourly: $21.78-$24.50 

Benefits: 

• Health, Dental, Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment  
• Paid Time off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays  
• 401(k): company match beings after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule 
• Career Development: Our Company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs. 
• Short Term Disability  
• Long Term Disability 
• JBS/Memorial Hospital Partnership 
• On-site bank 
• On-site cafeteria 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Discounted meat sales  

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role. 

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled  

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. 

About us: 

JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year. 

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. 

Our core values: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity 

JBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/AA/M/F/D/V 

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.