Payroll Specialist

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING:Private equity-backed manufacturing and distribution company HQ in South CharlotteCompany is expanding and growing market segments and creating a shared services center for human resources, payroll, benefits, and information systems to provide best-in-class service to 5,000 employees across North AmericaExceptionally stable leadership team with decades of working together to accomplish greatness for their colleagues and clientsWHAT THEY OFFER YOU:Experience a servant leadership mentality through your direct leadership and executive teamProven support in bringing ideas to life and professional development guidanceGrow your career as quickly as this proven business is growing market shareWHAT YOU WILL DOProcess bi-weekly Canadian payroll for approximately 500 associates, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.Review and verify time and attendance data exported from the timekeeping system, addressing discrepancies with managers.Manage new hire setups, terminations, and first-pay payouts in the payroll system.Maintain strong knowledge of payroll regulations, holidays, and benefits, including 401(k) plans.Collaborate closely with the payroll lead and HR team, reporting directly to a remote supervisor.Communicate effectively with internal customers and managers to resolve payroll issues with professionalism and tact.Generate and distribute payroll-related reports to finance and HR departments, supporting general ledger reconciliation.Participate in ongoing training and development, including ADP webinars and seminars, to stay current with payroll systems and compliance.HOW YOU ARE QUALIFIEDMinimum of 3 years of experience in payrollProficiency with ADP Workforce Now payroll system is highly preferred; experience with other payroll systems like Workday may be considered if accompanied by strong payroll knowledgeSolid understanding of payroll regulations, including holidays, benefits, and pension equivalents to 401(k)Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately process payroll for approximately 500 employeesExcellent internal customer service skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with managers, HR, and finance teamsAbility to review and analyze payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and coordinate with management to resolve issuesWillingness to be flexible with work location, including initial on-site presence and potential remote work arrangements#LI-EP#hybrid