Payroll Specialist

AccruePartners; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AccruePartners is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our expanding shared services for HR, payroll, benefits, and IS in the Charlotte area. You will manage bi-weekly Canadian payroll for ~500 associates and collaborate with HR to ensure accurate timekeeping and payroll processing.

The role requires strong knowledge of payroll regulations, benefits, and 401(k) equivalents, with ADP Workforce Now experience preferred. On-site start with potential remote work as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now payroll system is highly preferred; experience with other payroll systems like Workday may be considered if accompanied by strong payroll knowledge.
• Solid understanding of payroll regulations, including holidays, benefits, and pension equivalents to 401(k).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately process payroll for approximately 500 employees.
• Excellent internal customer service skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with managers, HR, and finance teams.
• Ability to review and analyze payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and coordinate with management to resolve issues.
• Willingness to be flexible with work location, including initial on-site presence and potential remote work arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly Canadian payroll for approximately 500 associates, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and verify time and attendance data exported from the timekeeping system, addressing discrepancies with managers.
• Manage new hire setups, terminations, and first-pay payouts in the payroll system.
• Maintain strong knowledge of payroll regulations, holidays, and benefits, including 401(k) plans.
• Collaborate closely with the payroll lead and HR team, reporting directly to a remote supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers and managers to resolve payroll issues with professionalism and tact.
• Generate and distribute payroll-related reports to finance and HR departments, supporting general ledger reconciliation.
• Participate in ongoing training and development, including ADP webinars and seminars, to stay current with payroll systems and compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP Workforce Now

Workday

Payroll regulations

Timekeeping systems

Attention to detail

Internal customer service

Communication

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Workday

Job description

• Private equity-backed manufacturing and distribution company HQ in South Charlotte
• Company is expanding and growing market segments and creating a shared services center for human resources, payroll, benefits, and information systems to provide best-in-class service to 5,000 employees across North America
• Exceptionally stable leadership team with decades of working together to accomplish greatness for their colleagues and clients

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU:

• Experience a servant leadership mentality through your direct leadership and executive team
• Proven support in bringing ideas to life and professional development guidance
• Grow your career as quickly as this proven business is growing market share

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Process bi-weekly Canadian payroll for approximately 500 associates, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and verify time and attendance data exported from the timekeeping system, addressing discrepancies with managers.
• Manage new hire setups, terminations, and first-pay payouts in the payroll system.
• Maintain strong knowledge of payroll regulations, holidays, and benefits, including 401(k) plans.
• Collaborate closely with the payroll lead and HR team, reporting directly to a remote supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers and managers to resolve payroll issues with professionalism and tact.
• Generate and distribute payroll-related reports to finance and HR departments, supporting general ledger reconciliation.
• Participate in ongoing training and development, including ADP webinars and seminars, to stay current with payroll systems and compliance.

HOW YOU ARE QUALIFIED

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now payroll system is highly preferred; experience with other payroll systems like Workday may be considered if accompanied by strong payroll knowledge
• Solid understanding of payroll regulations, including holidays, benefits, and pension equivalents to 401(k)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately process payroll for approximately 500 employees
• Excellent internal customer service skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with managers, HR, and finance teams
• Ability to review and analyze payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and coordinate with management to resolve issues
• Willingness to be flexible with work location, including initial on-site presence and potential remote work arrangements