Payroll Specialist

Company: Ferrero
Location: Augusta
Posted on: April 20, 2024

Job Description:

Job Location: ---Augusta---Augusta, GACompany descriptionFerrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella--, Tic Tac--, Ferrero Rocher--, Raffaello--, Kinder Bueno-- and Kinder Surprise--. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 --dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.About the Role:The Payroll Administrator is responsible for processing payroll for both hourly and salary employees, maintaining payroll reports and records and addressing employee inquires on payroll- related matters working with and through the human resources group.-- --Main Responsibilities:Ensure accurate and timely processing and recording of time and pay for multi-state payroll which includes 500+ employees in a fast-paced environment while meeting critical deadlinesResponsible for data completeness in the timekeeping system and for data being properly interfaced into the payroll systemCompile, balance, and ensure compliance requirements are met for additional earnings submissions, time corrections, and rate overrides submitted from multiple locations and validate results in the payroll systemReview payroll reports to confirm data is balanced with timekeeping and department/base submission reports to ensure accuracy and identify any out-of- balance conditions needing correctionProcess unemployment claims through a third party vendorProvide support for external and internal audits related to pay itemsSupport payroll projects, process improvement initiatives and other duties as assignedUnderstand and apply company policy, corporate agreements, and state/government regulations effecting payroll proceduresWho we are looking for:Associates degree along with previous experience in a similar role preferred, or 3+ years of relevant experience requiredStrong knowledge of employment laws and practices.Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft MS environment including Excel and demonstrated skills in database management and record keepingStrong organizational skills, communication skills, and attention to detailPrevious experience with large payroll system; UKG, KRONOS and SAP a plusAbility to manage conflicting priorities and workload pressure of strict deadlinesMust maintain a high level of confidentiality and sensitive information.Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced team environmentHow to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you'll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.--Diversity StatementFerrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.#FNA

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