Hybrid Payroll Systems Specialist | Multi-State Expert

Novonesis; Franklinton (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Vacation time

Holidays

Wellness time

Insurance

HSA option

EAP

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Novonesis in Franklinton, NC is seeking a Payroll Administrator to maintain payroll systems across North America, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations while supporting strategic business initiatives.

You will serve as a payroll systems expert, lead key payroll projects, collaborate with Finance, HR, and Payroll teams, and drive continuous improvement, safeguarding confidential data and delivering exceptional employee experience through quality service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred with at least five years of payroll processing experience in a medium-sized organization.
• In lieu of a degree, ten years of progressive hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, accounting, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll systems and interfaces, including Ceridian Dayforce, Time & Attendance, and HRDE platforms.
• Ensure data accuracy across payroll and connected systems.
• Investigate and resolve payroll issues while providing exceptional support across all organizational levels.
• Serve as the functional expert for payroll accounting, compliance, and payroll-related controls.
• Review system configurations and payroll processes to identify enhancement opportunities and optimize performance.
• Coordinate payroll exception processing, reconciliations, and accounting activities, including SAP-to-payroll reconciliations and variance corrections.
• Lead and support annual payroll projects, including workers' compensation, 401(k), QMS activities, and audits.
• Participate in strategic initiatives such as acquisitions, tax-related projects, and payroll system implementations.
• Safeguard confidential payroll information and maintain strict confidentiality standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and operational excellence initiatives across payroll functions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

SAP integrations

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Word

Job description

Novonesis in Franklinton, NC is seeking a Payroll Administrator to maintain payroll systems across North America, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations while supporting strategic business initiatives.

You will serve as a payroll systems expert, lead key payroll projects, collaborate with Finance, HR, and Payroll teams, and drive continuous improvement, safeguarding confidential data and delivering exceptional employee experience through quality service.