Payroll Specialist

Job Summary:

KEMET is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to work onsite in our Simpsonville, SC location. The Payroll Specialist performs payroll-related functions, including payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, automated timekeeping systems, and payroll reporting in a multi-entity, multi-state, high-volume environment.

The Payroll Specialist provides excellent customer service to managers and associates and is well-versed in payroll compliance, taxes, and reporting.

Primary/Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Performs payroll-related functions, including but not limited to payroll processing, audits, and maintenance.
• Processes both scheduled and off-cycle payrolls for multi-frequency payroll groups.
• Performs file imports into payroll system from various sources and reviews and verifies payroll data in a timely manner.
• Provides user credentials/password resets to employees for timekeeping and payroll systems.
• Completes employment verifications.
• Maintains records for assigned purchase orders and submits invoices for payment.
• Escalates non-routine inquiries and issues to Supervisor.
• Builds strong partnership with clients by providing superior service.
• Maintains discretion and professionalism with all team members and clients.
• Attends and/or facilitates regular knowledge-building seminars.
• Team player with flexibility to work overtime on occasion.
• Assists with Month End, Quarter End, Year End, and Open Enrollment as requested.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Quickly and easily adapts to change and shifting priorities with enthusiasm.
• Experience with large corporate payroll processing that includes exposure to benefits and 401(k) preferred.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll tax laws preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll software UKG preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Exhibits organizational, communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Proficient using the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems through effective customer service.
• Ability to work effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Coordinates and prioritizes multiple tasks simultaneously.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

KEMET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, in making employment decisions, including but not limited to hiring, wages, promotions, rewards, and access to training.

Qualified applicants and workers shall be provided with reasonable accommodation for disability and religious practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.