Payroll Coordinator

Darling Ingredients; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a detail‑driven Payroll Coordinator to handle payroll functions for assigned locations under the Payroll Manager, ensuring accurate and timely processing.

Responsibilities include updating costing in HCM, processing manual entries, managing garnishments, and coordinating with ADP and vendors. Minimum 2 years in payroll processing required; strong Excel skills encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years payroll processing and payroll tax experience.
• Strong math and Excel skills expected.
• Excellent communication, organizational and time‑management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll for assigned locations/pay group for manual entries/corrections.
• Update Costing in HCM and manual entries for terms and hires.
• Update union information and recurring pay elements.
• Process time files and upload to payroll vendor; review audit reports.
• Oversee garnishment processing and respond to ADP information requests.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Excel skills

Strong communication

Time management

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kronos Workforce Ready

SAP

Job description

Job Description

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for completing payroll functions & related tasks as directed by the Payroll Manager in addition to daily duties and responsibilities.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Manage payroll for assigned locations/pay group for manual entries/corrections, including but not limited to:
• Update Costing in HCM
• Update manual entries for terms, new hires
• Update union information (dues, insurance, misc. deductions)
• Update recurring pay elements as sent by HR or locations
• Create off cycles for processing
• Correct/Update information in ADP as required for timely and accurate processing of payroll
• Process time files for upload to Payroll Vendor
• Review audit reports and make corrections as needed.
• Process banking/3rd party returns
• Returned ACH
• Returned 3rd party payments.
• Oversee Garnishment process in SmartCompliance
• Scan & remit order received
• Monitor classification of garnishment type
• Respond to requests for info from ADP.
• Respond to requests for information for assigned locations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Description

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for completing payroll functions & related tasks as directed by the Payroll Manager in addition to daily duties and responsibilities.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Manage payroll for assigned locations/pay group for manual entries/corrections, including but not limited to:
• Correct Connector/upload errors
• Update Costing in HCM
• Update manual entries for terms, new hires
• Update union information (dues, insurance, misc. deductions)
• Update recurring pay elements as sent by HR or locations
• Create off cycles for processing
• Correct/Update information in ADP as required for timely and accurate processing of payroll
• Process time files for upload to Payroll Vendor
• Review audit reports and make corrections as needed.
• Process banking/3rd party returns
• Returned ACH
• Check reissue requests
• Returned 3rd party payments.
• Oversee Garnishment process in SmartCompliance
• Scan & remit order received
• Monitor classification of garnishment type
• Respond to requests for info from ADP.
• Respond to requests for information for assigned locations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll processing and payroll tax.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Excellent math skills, including statistical analysis.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
• Self-motivated; self-starter.
• Work well with all levels of the corporation.
• Experience using Kronos Workforce Ready .
• SAP experience a plus.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

N/A | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 50% | Constantly = at least 51%

Working Environment

• N/A - Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
• N/A - Exposed to bio hazardous conditions
• N/A - Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations
• N/A - Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
• N/A - Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
• Occasionally - Travels to offsite locations

Physical Demands

• Constantly - Must be able to remain in a stationary position (Sit)
• Constantly - Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (Walk)
• Constantly - Operates a computer and other office machinery (Use hands to finger, handle or feel)
• Constantly - Must be able to position one’s self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet (Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl)
• Constantly - Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (Climb or balance)
• Constantly - Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions (Talk, hear, taste, smell)

Weight and Force Demands

• N/A - Up to 10 pounds
• Constantly - Up to 25 pounds
• N/A - Up to 50 pounds
• N/A - Up to 100 pounds
• N/A - More than 100 pounds

About Us

We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

About The Team

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job.