Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for managing the daily time and payroll operations in an outsourced payroll environment across multiple states and Canada. This role will maintain the payroll and time tracking systems to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to company policy using ADP payroll system. Employee Type: Full time Location: IL Oak Brook Job Type: Human Resources Payroll Job Posting Title: Payroll Specialist Job Description: Role and responsibilities: Ensures accurate and timely payroll updates are completed including new hires, terminations, promotions, job changes, and changes to pay rates from Workday and UKG Dimensions source systems Perform day to day payroll and time activities to include timecard and accrual review in Workday and UKG Dimensions source systems Assist in sending Garnishments in a timely manner to ADP for processing Review and audit of pre and post payroll entries and reports for both US and Canadian payroll Assist with import files for one time or special payment files such as commissions & bonuses Assist with any off-cycle or manual payment payroll processing with ADP Prepare and issue manual payments from Client account using net pay calculation and amount provided by ADP Prepare and Distribute post payroll and monthly financial reports as well as ad-hoc reports as needed Notify ADP of any stop payments or check reversals needed and provide specific impacted payments Research and resolve simple situations regarding various system, data, and employee matters. Provide quality and timely support on payroll related issues Knowledgeable in FLSA regulations particularly as it relates to overtime regular rate of pay requirements and be able to accurately calculate the regular rate of pay in a current or look back condition. Evaluate and identify system and employee level changes required to ensure compliance with state and federal tax and other regulatory changes. Qualifications: 2 years’ experience with like experience in a multi-state payroll environment. Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations, payroll tax, and procedures. Good verbal and written communication skills. Personable, professional demeanor, and strong Customer Service Aptitude Strong attention to detail and accuracy required. Demonstrate a high degree of integrity and discretion in the handling of confidential information. Computer savvy, including working knowledge of ADP or other Enterprise Payroll System, UKG Dimensions or other Enterprise time system and MS Office (Advanced level Excel proficiency). Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. EEO Statement: Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy. As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas. By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers. To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.