US Payroll Specialist - Multi-State & SOX Compliance

Smurfit Westrock

Duluth (GA)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Training & development
In-office 3 days/week

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Payroll Specialist to process hourly and salaried payrolls for US employee populations. The role requires in-office presence at 3950 Shackleford Rd, Duluth, GA, at least 3 days a week along with handling multi-state payrolls and tax compliance.

The ideal candidate should have 3–5 years of full-cycle payroll experience, familiarity with PeopleSoft HRIS, and perhaps CPP or FPC designation. This is a high-volume, fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of full-cycle payroll experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Experience with multi-state payroll taxes (California, Ohio, Pennsylvania).
  • CPP or FPC designation is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Process accurate and timely payrolls for hourly and salaried employees.
  • Enter direct deposit, tax, and deductions data for processing.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
  • Maintain payroll records and ensure SOX controls are followed.
  • Respond to employee questions and resolve discrepancies.
  • Pull payroll time files and submit loads into the payroll system.

Skills

Payroll administration
Multi-state payroll
PeopleSoft
HRIS
Communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business/HR

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Payroll Specialist to process hourly and salaried payrolls for US employee populations. The role requires in-office presence at 3950 Shackleford Rd, Duluth, GA, at least 3 days a week along with handling multi-state payrolls and tax compliance.

The ideal candidate should have 3–5 years of full-cycle payroll experience, familiarity with PeopleSoft HRIS, and perhaps CPP or FPC designation. This is a high-volume, fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.

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