Payroll Specialist II | Multistate & Canada Operations

Panduit; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Generous Time Off

Retirement & Growth

Parental Leave

Part-time 25h/wk

Competitive Pay Range

Job summary

Panduit is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Associate II to support accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll operations in the United States and Canada. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and maintain employee records across HRIS systems.

You will analyze payroll data, resolve complex issues, support year-end activities, and partner with HR, Benefits, Accounting and external vendors to drive process improvements while delivering excellent service

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience in a corporate environment.
• Working knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour regulations, and payroll compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (Workday and ADP).
• Prior involvement in payroll audits, reconciliations, or system implementation.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and 3 weekly payrolls for US and Canada employees.
• Review payroll transactions for accuracy, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefits.
• Audit payroll reports and investigate discrepancies prior to finalization.
• Research and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees and managers.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity in systems.
• Support year-end activities, including W-2 preparation and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, Accounting, and external vendors on payroll matters.
• Assist with payroll system testing, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Prepare payroll metrics and documentation for audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Accountability and ownership

Effective communication

Collaboration across functions

Continuous improvement mindset

Data analysis and reporting

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Workday

ADP

Job description

Panduit is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Associate II to support accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll operations in the United States and Canada. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and maintain employee records across HRIS systems.

You will analyze payroll data, resolve complex issues, support year-end activities, and partner with HR, Benefits, Accounting and external vendors to drive process improvements while delivering excellent service