Manufacturing Payroll Coordinator: Detail‑Driven & SOX‑Aware

Talentify; Robinson (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to handle payroll operations for roughly 950 hourly employees in a manufacturing setting. The role reports to the Plant Controller and focuses on accurate payroll processing, attendance support, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of handling sensitive information in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include processing bi-weekly and weekly payroll for various employee groups,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive employee information
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly employees accurately and on time
• Process weekly payroll for contingent workforce employees
• Review, edit, and verify employee time records and daily time punches within the payroll system
• Process payroll accruals and support payroll-related accounting activities
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and payroll procedures, including SOX requirements
• Process payroll deductions, adjustments, and additional earnings
• Assist with attendance tracking in accordance with company policies
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide on-site payroll support
• Process garnishment orders, remittances, and vendor setup requests
• Serve as a payroll subject matter expert for payroll-related reporting, meetings, and special projects
• Support wage updates and maintain payroll-related spreadsheets and documentation
• Pull payroll reports and provide payroll data analysis as needed
• Maintain payroll records with a high level of confidentiality and accuracy

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or equivalent education and/or experience

1-2 years payroll, timekeeping, accounting, or related administrative experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP

Job description

Talentify is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to handle payroll operations for roughly 950 hourly employees in a manufacturing setting. The role reports to the Plant Controller and focuses on accurate payroll processing, attendance support, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of handling sensitive information in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include processing bi-weekly and weekly payroll for various employee groups,