Payroll & Timekeeping Specialist

Carrier; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation is seeking a Payroll & Timekeeping Specialist to provide strategic oversight, compliance management, and process optimization across large workforce populations. You will drive system enhancements, data reporting, and governance with HR, Operations, and Finance teams.

The role requires a strong background in time & attendance, payroll systems, and process redesign, with frequent collaboration across multiple departments to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or Industrial Relations.
• 3+ years of dedicated experience in Time & Attendance, Workforce Management, Payroll, or HR Operations.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%–30% domestically for cross-functional alignment and team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Process redesigns, support system implementations/upgrades, execute testing, and establish standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Analyze workforce, attendance, and labor metrics to build reports, dashboards, and audit controls; perform root-cause analysis on recurring payroll discrepancies.

Skills

Time & Attendance

Workforce Management

Payroll

HR Operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or Industrial Relations

Tools

UKG Pro WFM

Kronos WFC

ADP

Job description

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

Role Purpose

The Payroll & Timekeeping Specialist serves as a subject matter expert providing strategic oversight, compliance management, and process optimization for timekeeping and payroll operations. Key efforts focus on system enhancement, root-cause analysis, data reporting, and stakeholder governance across large workforce populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process redesigns, support system implementations/upgrades, execute testing, and establish standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Analyze workforce, attendance, and labor metrics to build reports, dashboards, and audit controls; perform root-cause analysis on recurring payroll discrepancies.
• Monitor adherence to company policies, labor laws, and collective bargaining agreements; interpret and apply complex pay rules.
• Oversee timecard/payroll transaction accuracy, validate exception reports, manage cutoff schedules, and resolve escalated execution issues.
• Partner with HR, Operations, Finance, and leadership to provide consultation, resolve complex inquiries, and drive workforce management projects.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Management Information Systems (MIS), Data Analytics, Business Administration, or Industrial Relations.
• 3+ years of dedicated experience in Time & Attendance, Workforce Management, Payroll, or HR Operations.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%–30% domestically for cross-functional alignment and team meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Management Information Systems (MIS), Data Analytics, Business Administration, or Industrial Relations
• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-site, manufacturing, or unionized employee environments.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise workforce management software such as UKG Pro WFM, Kronos WFC, ADP, or similar platforms.
• Background in leading system implementations, process redesigns, operational projects, and internal compliance reviews.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analytics, report writing, and evaluating complex business workflows or data interfaces.
• Strong capability to analyze complex payroll rules, investigate root causes, and develop effective operational solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to consult, advise, and partner across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams, resolve interdepartmental challenges, and manage change.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to offer sponsorship for employment visa status for this position.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

Thisposition may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 25 September 2026

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Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.