Global HR & Payroll Operations Specialist

JBT Marel; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking a Global People Services Specialist to drive accurate payroll and employee lifecycle transactions while delivering top-tier HR operations support. You will partner with managers and HR stakeholders across regions, ensuring data integrity across Workday and ADP Canada, and supporting continuous process improvements.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, confidentiality, and a customer-focused approach to payroll administration, onboarding, offboarding, and employee

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, accounting, finance or related field; equivalent combination may be considered.
• 2–5 years of experience in Payroll, HR, HR Operations, Shared Services, or a related function.
• Working knowledge of payroll practices, wage and hour laws, payroll tax requirements, and benefits administration.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems such as Workday, UKG, ADP, Dayforce, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records including hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, and leave events.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries.
• Review and validate employee data impacting payroll, taxes, benefits, and related processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information.
• Generate payroll reports, audits, metrics, and workforce analytics as required.
• Support payroll system testing, integrations, upgrades, and process enhancements.
• Liaise with our Canadian MSP (ADP) to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Input recurring and one-time personnel changes from Workday into ADP Canada.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business / Accounting / Finance

Tools

Workday

UKG

ADP

Dayforce

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

JBT Marel is seeking a Global People Services Specialist to drive accurate payroll and employee lifecycle transactions while delivering top-tier HR operations support. You will partner with managers and HR stakeholders across regions, ensuring data integrity across Workday and ADP Canada, and supporting continuous process improvements.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, confidentiality, and a customer-focused approach to payroll administration, onboarding, offboarding, and employee