Payroll Specialist

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc; Coopersburg (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the Global Payroll team. This role focuses on delivering accurate and timely payroll administration while serving as a trusted resource for employees in the United States and Puerto Rico.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll or related fields, experience with systems such as SAP, and a commitment to process improvement. Responsibilities include addressing payroll inquiries, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring compliant payroll processes.

Join a collaborative environment to make a meaningful impact on payroll operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll, HR, accounting, or related administrative experience.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all degrees earned.
• Proven attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support time collection activities by reviewing, validating, and troubleshooting time and attendance data.
• Partner closely with HR, Benefits, and third-party vendors to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate payroll outcomes.
• Assist with payroll reporting, audits, reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Associate degree in Business, HR, Accounting or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

ADP/Celergo

Job description

Overview

Lutron is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Global Payroll team and play a critical role in delivering an exceptional employee experience through accurate and timely payroll administration.

In this role, you'll serve as a trusted resource for employees across the United States and Puerto Rico, helping them navigate payroll-related questions while partnering with HR, Benefits, and business teams to ensure payroll processes are seamless and compliant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing analytical work with cross functional interactions and wants to build upon their expertise in a highly collaborative environment.

As a Payroll Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting payroll operations, improving processes, and helping employees feel confident that one of the most important aspects of their employment—their pay—is handled with care and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support time collection activities by reviewing, validating, and troubleshooting time and attendance data.
• Partner closely with HR, Benefits, and third-party vendors to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate payroll outcomes.
• Process and maintain payroll exception items, including:
  • Leave of absence pay impacts
  • Third-party sick pay payments
  • One-time payment requests, garnishments
• Serve as a primary payroll resource for domestic and Puerto Rico employees, responding to payroll-related inquiries with professionalism, discretion, and a customer-focused mindset.
• Assist with payroll reporting, audits, reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all degrees earned.
• 3+ years of payroll, HR, accounting, or related administrative experience.
• Experience with SAP, ADP/Celergo, or similar payroll systems preferred.
• Proven attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and ability to reconcile accounts.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred, including the ability to analyze, manipulate, and interpret large data sets.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend process enhancements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build collaborative partnerships with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors.

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.