Human Resources Coordinator - Payroll

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL 

Department: Payroll

Reports To: Payroll Manager

Wage Range: $18.35 to $27.53 per hour, plus bonus opportunity

As an HR Coordinator in Payroll, you will process company employee payroll, including taxes and reports for regulatory compliance and management purposes, in an accurate and timely manner.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assist in accurately processing weekly payroll, manage wage garnishments and other involuntary deductions, and termination-related procedures, while ensuring compliance across U.S. and Canadian operations
• Prepare reporting and conduct audits of employee timecards, earnings, deductions, and taxes before payroll processing.
• Calculate and process bonuses, retroactive pay and other special earnings.
• Provide support in reconciling W-2s, and assist in maintaining comprehensive records to support compliance and reporting needs
• Train new employees and managers on payroll and time and attendance systems and support the onboarding of the new payroll staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll and compensation information.
• Respond to manager and employee inquiries regarding any payroll issues or concerns
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

YOU MUST HAVE

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree
• Trustworthiness to handle sensitive, confidential information
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to interact with employees and other departments
• Experience with Microsoft Office products

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Customer service skills to serve employees in an appropriate manner
• Previous experience in Payroll

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00-5:00

WHO WE ARE 

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here. 

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal, or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.