Payroll Associate 2

Panduit; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Generous Time Off

Retirement & Growth

Parental Leave

Part-time 25h/wk

Competitive Pay Range

Job summary

Panduit is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Associate II to support accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll operations in the United States and Canada. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and maintain employee records across HRIS systems.

You will analyze payroll data, resolve complex issues, support year-end activities, and partner with HR, Benefits, Accounting and external vendors to drive process improvements while delivering excellent service

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience in a corporate environment.
• Working knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour regulations, and payroll compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (Workday and ADP).
• Prior involvement in payroll audits, reconciliations, or system implementation.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and 3 weekly payrolls for US and Canada employees.
• Review payroll transactions for accuracy, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefits.
• Audit payroll reports and investigate discrepancies prior to finalization.
• Research and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees and managers.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity in systems.
• Support year-end activities, including W-2 preparation and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, Accounting, and external vendors on payroll matters.
• Assist with payroll system testing, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Prepare payroll metrics and documentation for audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Accountability and ownership

Effective communication

Collaboration across functions

Continuous improvement mindset

Data analysis and reporting

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Workday

ADP

Job description

At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you’re ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, make your mark with Panduit! Panduit is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Associate to support the accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll operations. This role serves as a key contributor within the payroll function, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while delivering exceptional service to employees and business partners. The Payroll Associate II will analyze payroll data, resolve complex payroll issues, maintain employee records, and support continuous improvement initiatives across payroll processes. Your attention to detail can drive something that matters. Join Panduit’s Payroll Team and help keep operations accurate, compliant, and running smoothly.

Explore the opportunity.

What You Will Do

• Process 1 bi- weekly and 3 weekly payrolls for employees in the US and Canada.
• Review payroll transactions for accuracy, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit elections.
• Audit payroll reports and investigate discrepancies prior to payroll finalization.
• Research and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees, managers, Human Resources, and Finance.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity within payroll and HR systems.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation, audits, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies.
• Partner with Human Resources, Benefits, Accounting, and external vendors to address payroll-related matters.
• Assist with payroll system testing, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare payroll metrics, reports, and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve payroll efficiency and accuracy.

What You Will Bring

• Education:. Associate’s Degree required in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources or relevant equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience: 2+ years of payroll processing experience in a corporate environment.
• Qualifications: Working knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour regulations, and payroll compliance requirements, Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (preferably Workday and ADP), Prior involvement in payroll audits, reconciliations, or system implementation
• Competencies: Accuracy and attention to detail, Customer service orientation, Accountability and ownership, Effective communication, Collaboration across functions, Continuous improvement mindset, Data analysis and reporting

What We Can Offer You

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance.
• Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
• Retirement & Growth: 401(k) and profit sharing plan, and student debt retirement match.
• Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.
• Shift Hours: Part time – 25 hours per week
• Compensation: The expected base pay range for this role is $26 - $30 an hour. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Panduit thrives on ingenuity and enterprise. We focus on solving problems and achieving success through our comprehensive infrastructure portfolios, helping organizations navigate digital, electrical, and workforce transformations for sustainable growth. As a leading global manufacturer of high-quality electrical and network infrastructure and connectivity solutions, we operate from our headquarters in Tinley Park, Ill., USA, and across 112 worldwide locations. We drive innovation through strategic R&D investments and breakthrough product development while providing seamless global support and service. Since 1955, our commitment to our customers has remained constant, and is guided by our cultural beliefs – Earn Trust, Be Focused, Own Results, Think Differently, Collaborate, and Simplify. Together, we create exceptional solutions that support our customers’ businesses in a way that's good for them and good for the world.

At Panduit, we’re making the connections that matter.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where inclusion, belonging, and accountability are woven into everything we do. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future. All roles, including remote positions, require an in-person interview as part of the hiring process.