Hybrid Payroll Specialist II (US/Canada)

Sonoco; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Payroll Specialist II to manage timely payroll processing for US and Canadian operations across multiple companies and pay cycles, in a hybrid role. The role focuses on improving Workday processes, reducing manual steps, and ensuring SOX-compliant data accuracy.

Strong collaboration with auditors and stakeholders is required. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of payroll experience for 2,000+ employees, with proficiency in Excel and MS Teams;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or HR
• 2–3 years payroll processing for 2,000+ employees
• Strong Excel and MS Teams skills
• Experience with payroll compliance and audits SOX

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for US and Canadian operations across multiple companies and pay cycles
• Improve Workday processes by reducing manual steps
• Investigate and resolve payroll issues with balance of employee needs and cost
• Conduct data audits to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate with auditors and stakeholders on payroll information

Skills

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/HR

Tools

Workday

UKG

MS Office (Excel/Teams)

Job description

Sonoco in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Payroll Specialist II to manage timely payroll processing for US and Canadian operations across multiple companies and pay cycles, in a hybrid role. The role focuses on improving Workday processes, reducing manual steps, and ensuring SOX-compliant data accuracy.

Strong collaboration with auditors and stakeholders is required. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of payroll experience for 2,000+ employees, with proficiency in Excel and MS Teams;