What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Supervisor position at Smithfield Foods?
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The Payroll Supervisor leads a remote team of payroll specialists and a team lead supporting in-house payroll processing supporting approximately 40,000 employees across 43 U.S. states for 12 legal entities. This position will report to the Payroll Manager and works closely with corporate and field team members.
Salary Range
$59,500 - $88,000Core Responsibilities
- Problem solve, support field staff, and provide excellent customer service.
- Supervise payroll team members to ensure that they are meeting all requirements and goals.
- Supervise the timely, accurate preparation and release of paychecks.
- Review Payroll Specialist entries and processing results for accuracy.
- Audit timecard records for compliance following set Sarbanes Oxley controls.
- Analyze, balance and calculate paychecks.
- Approve off cycle pay records.
- Balancing of the prior day payments.
- Prepare and assess department KPI’s.
- Uphold contract requirements, federal, state, and local regulations, and departmental service level agreements.
- Oversee the garnishment process.
- Balance and transmit electronic payroll files.
- Provide leadership and guidance to plants using time and attendance software.
- Maintain current process documentation.
- Partners with Payroll Accounting team to ensure all accounts remain in balance
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, finance or related field and 2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
- Experience acting as a lead or supervisor by providing training, guidance or mentoring to less experienced staff or managing processes and projects, preferred.
- Must demonstrate leadership qualities and supervisory skills.
- Moderate skill-set using Microsoft Office (outlook and Excel).
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Workday, Workforce Software, or in-house payroll processing experience preferred.
- Excellent Customer Service skills.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines to keep the Company in legal compliance.
- Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, dynamic, and remote environment.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Supervisory Responsibilities
• Provides supervision and guidance to employees on the payroll team.• Indirectly helps supervise other payroll staff, which may include helping to align work load and training.
Careers and Benefits
To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.
PEOPLE MATTER
More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Working at Smithfield isn't just a job – it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.
BENEFITS
Our people matter. That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees. Also, education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment
SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE
Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.
About Smithfield Foods
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
EEO/AA Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
Salary : $59,500 - $88,000
