Hybrid Payroll Specialist II — Global Ops & SOX

Sonoco; Hartsville (SC); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) match

Wellbeing resources

Paid time off

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco, a global packaging leader, seeks a Payroll Specialist II to support US and Canadian operations in a hybrid role based out of Charlotte, NC. You will handle multi‑company, multi‑state payroll processing and partner with internal teams to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will drive process improvements in Workday, perform SOX controls, and resolve pay issues while coordinating with auditors and stakeholders. A 2–3 year payroll background and a Bachelor’s degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, accounting, finance, or HR field.
• 2–3 years payroll processing for 2,000+ employees.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with US/Canada payroll rules and SOX compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls accurately for multi-company, multi-state, and multiple cycles.
• Improve processes by optimizing Workday tasks and reducing manual steps.
• Investigate payroll issues and implement corrective actions.
• Audit data for SOX compliance and coordinate with auditors as needed.
• Coordinate with auditors and stakeholders as required.
• Research US/Canada payroll rules and apply regulations.
• Resolve garnishments and manage employee case resolutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

SOX compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Admin

Tools

Workday

UKG

Excel

Teams

Job description

Sonoco, a global packaging leader, seeks a Payroll Specialist II to support US and Canadian operations in a hybrid role based out of Charlotte, NC. You will handle multi‑company, multi‑state payroll processing and partner with internal teams to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will drive process improvements in Workday, perform SOX controls, and resolve pay issues while coordinating with auditors and stakeholders. A 2–3 year payroll background and a Bachelor’s degree are preferred.