Payroll Specialist

6 days ago

Chicago, United States Smithfield Foods Full time

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We‘re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now

Your Opportunity

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

  • Competitive Pay

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

  • Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment

The Corporate Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting in-house payroll processing (i.e. no outsourced functions) centralized at our corporate office. Position reports to Payroll Manager and works closely with corporate and field team members.

Core Responsibilities

  • Assists in processing payroll cycles for multiple states and local tax jurisdictions, following weekly and biweekly pay schedules.

  • Audits timecard records for compliance following set Sarbanes Oxley controls.

  • Analyzes and calculates weekly paychecks.

  • Upholds contract requirements, federal, state, and local regulations, and departmental Service Level Agreement.

  • Interprets, responds to, and processes garnishment orders in compliance with Federal, State and Local Agency wage assignments.

  • Reviews data entry of Form W4, Direct Deposit, and maintain files.

  • Request and distribute third-party payments and support that result from payroll deductions.

  • Balances and transmits electronic payroll files.

  • Problem solve, support field staff, and provide superior employee service.

  • Prints and distributes paychecks and paystubs.

  • Works closely with Payroll Department team members in ensuring all payroll duties are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

  • Bachelor‘s Degree, preferred.

  • Workday, Workforce Softwareor in-house payroll processing experience, preferred.

  • Moderate skill-set in using Microsoft Office (especially Outlook and Excel), required.

  • Strong accounting, math and analytical skills.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

  • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at .

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