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Fortune Brands Innovations · 10 hours ago

Payroll Specialist

Deerfield, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$40K/yr - $66K/yr

3+ years exp

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. They are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Payroll Specialist responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll while maintaining compliance with regulations.

Consumer GoodsSecurity

Responsibilities

Independently manage the bi-weekly payroll process across diverse employee groups (hourly, salary, salary non-exempt)

Review/Audit employee payroll data residing in Workday and ADP. Escalate data discrepancies as needed, specifically as they relate to payroll, benefits, and 401k transactions

Ensure accurate processing, documentation, and reconciliation of payroll including balancing hours processed in the WFM/UKG timekeeping system

Process off-cycle payments and periodic payments for hourly and salary associates, including bonus processing and other unscheduled payments

Act as the primary contact for the local HR team and site timekeepers for payroll-related questions and issue resolution

Address and resolve employee inquiries regarding paychecks and payroll reporting, escalating issues as needed

Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits

Assist in quarterly tax processing and annual year-end W2 balancing and processing

Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee information

Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance payroll efficiency, accuracy, and compliance

Serve on cross departmental teams and support new procedures/projects and improvements due to business changes, operational requirements, strategic initiatives, and legal requirements

Qualification

Payroll processingWorkdayPayroll regulationsADP SmartComplianceMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsCloud collaboration toolsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related subject or equivalent experience (high school diploma or GED with 5 years of experience)

3-5 years of experience in processing payroll, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting

Deep understanding of payroll processes, regulations, and compliance requirements

Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to include a strong understanding and experience with spreadsheet tools including VLOOKUP's and pivot tables

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies

Solid understanding of cloud-based collaboration tools including Smartsheet, BOX, SharePoint, Service Now, etc