Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

The annual base salary range for this role is from $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 and we have a signing bonus that is negotiable. An incentive bonus is awarded to eligible employees upon attaining various business and individual goals as defined by the Company and the department leader. This incentive bonus is discretionary, and the Company has sole discretion to determine the amount of the award. Our benefits include dental insurance, life insurance, medical insurance, vision insurance, retirement, and paid time off.

Must-Have:

• 2 years of experience in payroll or related payroll/human resource experience is also preferred.
• Experience with Kronos and Workday is a plus.
• Ability to work in an onsite setting.

Job Summary:

While reporting to the Payroll Supervisor/Associate Manager, you will be responsible for performing assigned duties regarding the processing of hourly and salaried payrolls for the Company's US and Canadian operations, assuring that payrolls are timely, accurate and in compliance with Company policies and Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements. You will perform payroll accounting activities to ensure ledger postings are complete and accurate; prepare payroll tax, liens, garnishments, 401(k) and other reconciliations. This position is located at our Corporate Headquarters in beautiful Hartsville, SC-29550 and 100% onsite out of Hartsville, SC-29550. Possibility of being hybrid once training period is over, but must reside close or near Hartsville or open to relocation. This is a progression position and could be a level I, II or III. Compensation and progression level will be based on candidate's experience and education, and current business needs.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• You have a Four-year degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• You have 2 years of experience in payroll or related payroll/human resource experience.
• You have experience with Kronos and Workday.

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for the timely and accurate payment of Sonoco's payrolls. Includes multi-company, multi-state and multiple pay cycles.
• Executes proper control, payment and reporting of special payrolls including executive, manager and supervisor bonuses.
• Responsible for payments to US citizens working for our client outside of the US (expatriates).
• Maintain controls and audits to ensure that the payrolls are calculated properly and that Sonoco is in compliance with wage and hour laws.
• Audits HR entries into Workday to ensure compliance with SOX to identify any control weaknesses. Initiates corrective action for system edit and error messages.
• Handles exceptional pays including moving pay, stock options, client, and expatriates. Must ensure that these payments are taxed correctly.
• Have in-depth knowledge of pay practices and federal, state and local wage and hour law and tax regulations.
• Assist with year-end processing to ensure that tax forms are issued timely and accurately.
• Must be able to research federal and state rules and regulations.
• Must be able to make decisions to resolve pay issues that arise with the operations, balancing the needs of the employees with the cost to Sonoco, while ensuring that Sonoco is in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Make recommendations for process and system improvements.
• Participates in system testing as required for software/hardware upgrades, implementations, acquisitions and integrations.
• Maintains processing task list and documentation according to department standards
• Provide back-up support to other team members when needed.