Payroll Analyst

Saputo, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive compensation & benefits

Community involvement with Saputo

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Milwaukee is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support the US payroll cycle.

You will gather timekeeping data, process payroll changes in Workday, and audit reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal and state laws. You will act as the main contact for employee inquiries, balance year-end W-2s, handle off-cycle payments, and collaborate with Payroll Manager and plant HR to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in US payroll processing for mid to large size companies.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of multi-state, multi-jurisdiction environment, taxes and labor for the US.
• Analytical thinker and team player.
• Experience with ADP (Smart Compliance), Workforce and Workday.
• Excellent organizational/communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel to include at a minimum Pivot table, v-lookup and some formulas.

Responsibilities

• Supports the payroll team for all activities involved in the US payroll cycle.
• Gather and reconcile timekeeping data, process payroll changes in Workday, review, and audit periodic payroll reports for their designated US payroll groups.
• Performs audits of timekeeping data to ensure adherence to Saputo pay rules and other specific federal and state compliance requirements in the US.
• Address non-compliant issues and works with the Payroll Manager and plant HR to resolve.
• Ensure compliance with US Federal, State and local laws when processing payroll.
• Process ad hoc files from 3rd party vendors, such as garnishments and relocation payments.
• Auditing and correcting/communicating any variances and catch-up of dues.
• Auditing /Reviewing integrations between timekeeping and payroll systems to ensure data integrity.
• Main point of contact with employee inquiries and assists with the delivery and communication to plant HR/payroll regarding new payroll processes.
• Balancing year-end W2’s, analyzing and issuing of W2C’s if required.
• Auditing and processing of off-cycle payments for their designated pay groups.
• Gather payroll data as required for internal and external payroll audits.
• Ensuring appropriate approvals are received from sites and follow-ups when required.
• Create and run payroll reports in Workday for distribution to the plant HR team.
• Assist Payroll Manager in evaluating current payroll processes and implement improvements.
• Other projects as assigned by Payroll Manager.

Skills

US payroll processing

Timekeeping data

Workday

ADP Smart Compliance

Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP)

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in Business/Accounting

Tools

Workday

ADP Workforce

ADP Smart Compliance

Excel

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? How you will make contributions that matter...

Responsibilities

• Supports the payroll team for all activities involved in the US payroll cycle.
• Responsible for gathering and reconciling timekeeping data, processing employee payroll changes in Workday, review, and audit periodic payroll reports for their designated US payroll groups.
• Performs audits of timekeeping data to ensure adherence to Saputo pay rules and other specific federal and state compliance requirements in the US.
• Responsible to address the non-compliant issues and works with the Payroll Manager and plant HR to resolve.
• Responsible in ensuring compliance with US Federal, State and local laws when processing payroll.
• Responsible for processing ad hoc files from 3rd party vendors, such as garnishments and relocation payments.
• Responsible for auditing union dues and issuing payment for their designated pay groups.
• Responsible in correcting /communicating any variances and catch-up of dues.
• Responsible in Auditing /Reviewing integrations between timekeeping and payroll systems to ensure data integrity.
• Main point of contact with employee inquires and assists with the delivery and communication to plant HR/payroll regarding new payroll processes.
• Responsible in balancing year-end W2’s, analyzing and issuing of W2C’s if required.
• Responsible for auditing and processing of off-cycle payments for their designated pay groups.
• Responsible in gathering payroll data as required for internal and external payroll audits.
• Responsible in ensuring that the appropriate approvals are received from the sites and performs follow-ups when required.
• Creates and run various payroll reports in Workday for distribution to the plant HR team.
• Assists Payroll Manager in evaluating current payroll processes and implement improvements.
• Other projects as assigned by Payroll Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in US payroll processing for mid to large size companies.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of multi-state, multi-jurisdiction environment, taxes and labor for the US.
• Analytical thinker and team player.
• Experience with ADP (Smart Compliance), Workforce and Workday.
• Excellent organizational/communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel to include at a minimum Pivot table, v-lookup and some formulas.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with… Development opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

Salary and Work Arrangement

Salary range: $61,820-$81,140 Salary offers vary commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.

Hybrid office (4 days in office/1 day remote)

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

Accessibility Saputo Cheese USA Inc. endeavors to make Saputo.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

EEO

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.

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Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way. Stay in touch! Follow the hashtag #OurBestIsMadeOfYours on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.