Hybrid Payroll Specialist (Multistate Focus)

Norsk Hydro; Cressona (PA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Cressona (3 days)

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Wellness programs

Professional development

Safety & sustainability focus

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Hydro is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees across North America. You will work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with HR, Finance, and operations to support payroll compliance, reporting, and process improvements.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years of payroll experience, multi-state knowledge, and strong Excel skills. Hydro offers a competitive benefits package, development opportunities, and a values-driven

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience.
• Experience processing payroll in a multi-state environment.
• Knowledge of U.S. payroll practices and regulations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to analyze payroll data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues accurately.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion.
• Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll operations for hourly and salaried employees across North America.
• Review timecard data and payroll reports for accuracy.
• Validate payroll calculations and payroll registers prior to processing.
• Maintain employee schedules, vacation plans, and timekeeping system data.
• Research and resolve payroll and timekeeping issues.
• Respond to employee questions regarding earnings, deductions, hours worked, and paycheck accuracy.
• Process bonus payments, profit sharing, retention bonuses, and other supplemental pay transactions.
• Coordinate payments to third-party vendors for employee deductions.
• Support supervisors and managers with timekeeping system questions and troubleshooting.
• Create and distribute payroll, earnings, attendance, and labor reports.
• Partner with HR, Finance, operations leaders, union representatives, and payroll vendors.
• Support payroll projects, testing activities, process improvements, and documentation updates.
• Maintain payroll controls and supporting audit readiness activities.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Confidential data handling

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

CPP/FPC certification (preferred)

Tools

UKG

Kronos

SAP Payroll

SAP Timekeeping

Job description

Hydro is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees across North America. You will work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with HR, Finance, and operations to support payroll compliance, reporting, and process improvements.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years of payroll experience, multi-state knowledge, and strong Excel skills. Hydro offers a competitive benefits package, development opportunities, and a values-driven