Payroll Specialist

Title: Payroll Specialist II

Reports to: HR Service Manager

Location: Holland, MI

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. LGESMI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Energy Solution, a South Korean company that has global operations focused on petrochemical products, information/electronic materials, and energy solutions. LG Energy Solution is part of the LG Group. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries www.lgenergymi.com

Job Summary:

Under supervision of the Human Resources Service Manager, the HR Specialist will ensure timely, accurate wages payments and internal/external compliance. Moreover, Payroll Specialist will analyze payroll and related expenses and provide insight for management team. This position works in close partnership with our internal customers and external service providers, with occasional interaction with LGES Headquarters in South Korea. The HR Specialist will engage the entire organization and have a direct role in executing LGESMI’s strategic plans.

Responsibilities:

• Develop processes to ensure timely collection of payroll information
• Audit and maintain personal, employment, payroll, and time & attendance database
• Process multi jurisdiction, multi-cycle payrolls and facilitate payroll/benefits funding
• Ensure payroll practices comply with company policies and legal standards
• Handle employee inquiries and correct payments
• Analyze and report expense analytics to management
• Prepare tax documents and process amendments as necessary
• Supply payroll records for internal/external stakeholders as needed
• Perform any other payroll related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Information Systems, Accounting, preferred
• At minimum 4 years of corporate payroll processing experiences
• Extensive knowledge of multi-state payroll laws, corporate payroll functions, workforce analytics and best practices
• Requires the ability to use good judgment and discretion with highly confidential business and team member information
• Must have exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• High level of proficiency with MS Office Suite (excel) and payroll software (ADP WFN preferred)