Payroll Associate

The New IEM LLC; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IEM is seeking a Payroll Associate to manage daily payroll, timekeeping, onboarding, compensation, and benefits data with a focus on accuracy and compliance. The role supports US payroll operations and cross-border initiatives, reporting to the VP of Total Rewards.

You will ensure data integrity, respond to ad-hoc projects, and drive improvements in configuration and processes. The position emphasizes confidentiality, attention to detail, and proactive collaboration with HR Operations, Total

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Payroll experience or equivalent experience supporting HR tech, benefits, compensation, or timekeeping.
• Hands-on system configuration, user support, testing, troubleshooting and compliance.
• Ability to handle confidential data with discretion; strong attention to detail; follow change-management and segregation-of-duties procedures.
• Ability to manage priorities and provide timely remote support; strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Administer UKG payroll modules with visibility into compensation and benefits.
• Co-author approved routine/config in the test environment.
• Support system enhancements across US and Canada by streamlining processes.
• Identify configuration issues, data inconsistencies, and process gaps; escalate high-impact matters.

Skills

Payroll systems

System configuration

Data confidentiality

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

UKG Pro

UKG WFM

HR-technology certs

Job description

At IEM, we're not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we're shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world's most dynamic markets.

Location

US Remote

Reports To

VP of Total Rewards

Salary Range

$75,000-$95,000

Position Summary

The Payroll Associate handles day-to-day administration, support, testing, documentation, and data integrity for payroll, timekeeping, onboarding, compensation, and benefits particularly as they affect taxation withholdings, reporting and compliance. The role supports the Payroll and Compliance Manager in the US and will be involved in ad-hoc projects related to Payroll centralization and global expansion. This individual will play a key role in ensuring configuration changes reflect business needs, system issues are circumvented, data points are entered and maintained accurately, and complex, high-risk, or cross-functional matters are escalated timely to the VP, Total Rewards. Operates with strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and awareness of downstream impacts to payroll, benefits, timekeeping, and the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Processing & Support

• Administer UKG payroll modules with great visibility into compensation and benefits.
• Suggest and co-author approved routine and intermediate configuration in the test environment.
• Support system enhancements across US and Canada by observing and streamlining processes in both countries and creating efficiencies and redundancies.
• Identify configuration issues, data inconsistencies, and process gaps, escalating high-impact matters appropriately.
• Manage timecard approval processed by configuring and running appropriate UKG reports.
• Verify that all timecards are reviewed and approved timely and accurately.
• Interface with supervisors and managers if/when any timecards remain outstanding.

Data Integrity, Security & Documentation

• Maintain accurate data; support validation, cleanup, reconciliation, and controls/data audits.
• Maintain accurate desktop procedures and employee data/documentation.
• Execute approved security changes with the security owner (no self-approval); follow access, privacy, retention, and cross-border (U.S./Canada) data standards.

Stakeholders & Projects

• Partner with HR Operations, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition
• Complete assigned configuration, testing, documentation, and data tasks for projects, releases, growth, and compliance or acquisition-integration work.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of relevant Payroll experience, or equivalent experience supporting HR technology, benefits, compensation, or timekeeping.
• Hands-on system configuration, user support, testing, troubleshooting, and compliance.
• Ability to handle confidential data with discretion; strong attention to detail; able to follow change-management and segregation-of-duties procedures.
• Ability to manage priorities and provide timely support in a remote environment; strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred

• UKG Pro and/or UKG WFM configuration; UKG or other HR-technology certifications.
• Applicant tracking, onboarding, learning, performance, compensation, benefits, or timekeeping systems.
• Multi-state U.S. and/or Canadian payroll or employee-population support.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you'll join a team that powers some of the world's most ambitious projects. We're engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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