Payroll Specialist

Kruger Products | Produits Kruger; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Products | Produits Kruger is seeking a Payroll Specialist to deliver accurate, compliant payroll services while partnering with Human Resources and Operations. You will manage weekly hourly and bi-weekly payroll, ensure data integrity, and support month-end close and reporting within a manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with HR on new hires, changes, leaves, benefits, and terminations, while maintaining strong internal controls and handling confidential information with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll administration experience.
• Payroll certification (CPP, PCP, or equivalent) is an asset.
• Manufacturing or multi-shift environment experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly hourly and bi-weekly salaried payroll accurately and on time.
• Review payroll data, identify discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure compliance with payroll policies and regulations.
• Process ROEs and other payroll-related documentation.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and support month-end close activities.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and investigate variances.
• Support payroll reporting, remittances, audits, and year-end reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, reporting capabilities, and system efficiencies.
• Partner with HR for new hires, promotions, leaves, benefits, terminations, and offboarding duties.

Skills

Payroll administration

Payroll accounting

Payroll compliance

Attention to detail

Excel advanced

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Kronos

UKG

SAP

JD Edwards

Job description

Position Summary

At Kruger Products, our people are the driving force behind our success. We are seeking a highly motivated Payroll Specialist to deliver accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services that directly support our employees and business operations. As a key member of the Finance team, you will partner with Human Resources and operational leaders to ensure payroll excellence, maintain data integrity, support financial reporting, and drive process improvements. This role offers the opportunity to broaden your expertise in payroll, accounting, compliance, and business systems while contributing to a high-performing, growth-focused organization.

Reports To

Corporate Finance Team

What You'll Do

Payroll Administration

• Process weekly hourly and bi-weekly salaried payroll accurately and on time.


• Review payroll data, identify discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution.


• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure compliance with payroll policies and regulations.


• Process Records of Employment (ROEs) and other payroll-related documentation.

HR & Employee Partnership

• Partner with Human Resources to accurately process employee transactions, including:
  
  
  
  • New hires and onboarding
  
  
  • Promotions and transfers
  
  
  • Compensation changes
  
  
  • Leaves of absence
  
  
  • Benefit and retirement deductions
  
  
  • Terminations and offboarding activities
  
  
  
  


• Serve as a trusted resource for employee payroll questions and issue resolution.

Payroll Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and support month-end close activities.


• Reconcile payroll accounts and investigate variances.


• Support payroll reporting, remittances, audits, and year-end reporting requirements.


• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure payroll data accuracy.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, reporting capabilities, and system efficiencies.


• Leverage technology and analytics to enhance accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness.


• Support payroll system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Minimum of 2 years of payroll administration experience.


• Experience in a manufacturing or multi-shift environment preferred.


• Payroll certification (CPP, PCP, or equivalent) is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of payroll administration, payroll accounting, and payroll compliance requirements.


• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.


• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.


• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.


• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Kronos, UKG, or similar payroll and workforce management systems.


• Experience with SAP, JD Edwards (JDE), or other ERP systems preferred.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the organization.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Kruger Products?

This is more than a payroll position. It's an opportunity to build a career with a company that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth. At Kruger Products, you'll gain exposure to payroll operations, accounting, reporting, compliance, business systems, and process improvement initiatives while working alongside experienced Finance and HR professionals. You'll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact on the employee experience, contribute to operational excellence, and develop skills that support long-term career advancement.

Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative overview of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. Responsibilities may be modified as business needs evolve, and additional duties may be assigned as required.

Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.