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The J.M. Smucker Co. · 1 day ago

Specialist, Payroll

Orrville, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

The J.M. Smucker Co. is a company that values boldness and community, and they are seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing for US and Canada pay groups. The role involves ensuring accurate payroll processing, collaborating with HR, and supporting payroll testing and activity.

ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

Manage workflow to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for multiple pay groups (US & Canada) inclusive of the following tasks:

Understand all aspects of payroll regarding payroll laws and regulations

Review of new hire payroll set up

Audit in-process results to identify and correct errors in pay before finalizing

Run reports to complete the checklist of steps by location

Process final pay (deceased employees) according to state/province guidance

Work with Leaves team to review leave of absence pay for accuracy

Review retroactive pay results and work with operation coordinators to document as required

Process ACH files and paper checks (onsite) and mail to employees

Process off-cycle and manual checks upon request by plants and in accordance with payroll guidelines

Process wage garnishments and child support orders

Work with plants to run and analyze retro reports to ensure employees receive any back funds that are due to them

Ensure accurate withholding of payroll taxes and other deductions

Collaborate with HR Home to address complex payroll requests and issues from employees related to payroll, tax, year-end processing, and filings

Support payroll testing and activity:

Mergers and acquisitions or restructuring

System upgrades and changes

Run monthly, quarterly, and/or yearly reports to provide to various internal and external parties

Provide ideas, solutions, and tools to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of payroll processing

Complete employment verifications, Canadian ROE reporting, bank returns, and other payroll requests

Qualification

Payroll processingPayroll certificationWorkday payroll systemsAnalytical skillsMicrosoft ExcelAttention to detailCanadian payroll knowledgeUS payroll tax knowledgeT4W-2 reportingTime managementVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem identification