Payroll Coordinator

Overview Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Payroll Coordinator ? Then we're looking for you! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today! Responsibilities Payroll Coordinator ( by clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic ) Summary: Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation. Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Job Summary: Panasonic is seeking a Payroll Coordinator, reporting to the Sr HR Systems Manager. This role supports the timekeeping administration and pre-payroll process for bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for the Gigafactory in Kansas, with primary responsibility for ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local regulations and employees are paid accurately and on time. This organization is poised to grow by several thousand employees in the next few years. Bring your energy and creativity and come build with us. Essential Duties: Ensure timecards are complete, accurate and ready for payroll processing in preparation for the bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls. Includes both exempt and non-exempt employees across multiple states. Manage workflow to ensure all pre-payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely. Run daily, weekly and per pay period timekeeping reports to support HR partners and production leadership for proactive data accuracy in the timekeeping system. Audit and reconcile time keeping system to ensure compliance with company policy and procedure. Ensure compliance with payroll audits. Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate preprocess reports to ensure accurate processing of data changes. Manage and respond to employee payroll-related tickets through the internal ticketing system, providing accurate information and timely resolutions in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations. Support the off-cycle payroll process for supplemental bonuses, incentives, relocation, and long-term incentives as required. Maintain confidentiality and security of employee payroll information, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. Continuously innovate timekeeping and payroll solutions and process improvement. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements: To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. Qualifications Requirements - Required and/or Preferred Education: Associates degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance Essential Qualifications: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Minimum of 3 years experience processing payroll or experience with a timekeeping system for 1000+ employees Preferred Qualifications: Manufacturing or related experience preferred Experience with Workday preferred but not required Demonstrated comfort in multi-national environments. Clear prioritization to advance efforts on multiple fronts. Flexibility – critical for a start-up environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel with the ability to perform advanced data analysis and reporting Analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to set and achieve goals and deadlines Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task Ability to work independently and in a team environment Customer service and resolution skills Physical Demands: Physical Activity: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to: Sit: 70% Walk: 15% Stand: 10% Lift: 5% Required Lifting and Carrying: Weight to be manually lifted each normal workday. (Occasional 1 - 33%, Frequent 34 - 66%, Continuous 67 - 100%) Up to 10 lbs: Occasional Up to 20 lbs: Occasional Up to 35 lbs: Occasional Team-Lift Only (over 35 lbs): Not Required Tools and/or Equipment: Keyboard/Computer: Continuous Office Equipment (Fax, copier, 10-key): Frequent Telephone: Frequent Benefits & Perks - What’s In It For You: Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health: Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options. Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance. Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting. Paid Time‑Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave. Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service. Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service. Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance‑based bonus. On‑site Food Options : Several on‑site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on‑site vendor visits and employee events. Where You’ll Be: For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey. Who We Are: Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you’ll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high‑quality lithium‑ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us. Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world’s largest lithium‑ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one. As an innovative thinker, you’ll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium‑ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs. Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions. We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact. In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits. We Take Opportunity Seriously: At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. Supplemental Information: Pre‑employment drug testing is required. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction. 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