Payroll Specialist - COAL

TITLE: 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. Responsibilities Perform all activities necessary to process payroll and maintain the payroll system (Workday) for US and Canada, both salaried and hourly. Prepare and process 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. Qualifications Thrive in a structured and highly regulated environment and can adhere to deadlines. Have the ability to manage sensitive, confidential matters and protect the security of information. Can explain complex payroll concepts in a clear manner to employees who are not payroll experts. Are approachable to all levels of employees and assertive enough to take action. Enjoy a variety of different challenges every day. Required Experience and Skills 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. Benefits 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. Work Flexibility Griffith Foods embraces WorkFlex, allowing employees to work from home a few days a week and select options like compressed work weeks, flex time, etc. that creates an effective workplace where work patterns meet the needs of both employers & employees. Equal Employment Opportunity Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. #J-18808-Ljbffr Illinois Ag