Payroll Specialist

Precision Castparts Corp.; Oregon; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to act as the primary resource for payroll processing across 16 locations within the Structurals Division.

The role emphasizes data integrity, timely payrolls, and driving process improvements to ensure accuracy. You will manage bi-weekly payrolls, review timekeeping, HR changes, and pension/401(k) reporting, while supporting satellite facilities staff and providing excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform in stressful situations.
• Previous experience in ADP is a plus.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Bi-weekly processing of the payrolls for 16 locations within the Structurals Division.
• Communicate and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Resolve employee issues with superior customer service.
• Audit and review payroll aspects prior to transmission for accuracy.
• Review HR changes (new hires, terminations, transfers) and take appropriate action.
• Review timekeeping data prior to payroll transmission.
• Provide interpretation and guidance on pay policies.
• Contribute to updating processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Administer health club reimbursement program.
• Support payroll staff at satellite facilities.
• Review pension, profit sharing, and 401(k) reporting.
• Aspects of position require data entry.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Customer service

Stress management

Manufacturing experience

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ADP

Job description

The Payroll Specialist reports to the Payroll Manager and will serve as the primary resource for all 16 payroll locations within the Structurals Division. This position will be challenged to drive and enforce process improvement and best practices throughout the Division. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the quality control and data integrity aspect of the payroll processing, ensuring the accuracy of the data entry, timekeeping, completeness, and timeliness of the payrolls.

Job Functions:

• Responsible for the bi-weekly processing of the payrolls
• Communicate and escalate issues or concerns as appropriate
• Resolve employee issues with superior customer service
• Audit and review all aspects of the payroll prior to transmission to ensure accuracy
• Review and validate HR changes (new hires, terminations, employee transfers, status changes, etc.) and take appropriate action
• Review timekeeping data prior to payroll transmission
• Provide interpretation and guidance on policies as related to employee pay
• Contribute to, review, and update PCC’s current process and procedures, identifying improvement opportunities
• Administer health club reimbursement program
• Provide support and guidance for the payroll staff at the satellite facilities
• Review pension, profit sharing, and 401(k) reporting
• Aspects of position will require data entry

Job Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills
• Ability to perform in stressful situations
• Previous experience in ADP is a plus
• Previous experience in a manufacturing setting is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.