Payroll Specialist

Job Requirements Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to independently perform all activities necessary to process payroll in multi-location, multi-state state environment. Performs analysis on payroll accounts within the general ledger. Responds in a timely fashion to inquiries and contacts other departments, Employees, or outside payroll service providers to independently resolve a variety of complex problems. Has the ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion for assigned locations. The Payroll Specialist possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and maintains a high degree of confidentiality. Responsibilities: • Performs all activities necessary to process one or more full cycle multi-state payrolls, including maintaining related records, filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing accounting transactions and documents, documenting and updating procedures, and preparing special reports for management. • Accountable for the accurate transmission of data from time and attendance system into payroll system, balancing all batches and making any adjustments or corrections as necessary. • Ensures mapping and interfaces maintained in Workday Payroll, Time and Absence Management. Implements process improvements, test system changes, and lead special projects within the payroll department. • Responsible for the verification of change reports in Workday. Verification relates to new hire employees and all change notifications from Human Resources such as new rates of pay, cost center changes, voluntary deduction changes, etc., where applicable. • Completes, verifies and ensures accuracy of special payroll runs (i.e. Bonus) throughout the year. • Oversees the transmission of payroll data and maintains related reports and records. • Ensures all Fidelity updates to contributions and loans are current and documented. • After the completion of each payroll run, processes the savings plan, pension and non-qualified funding for all U.S. employees. • Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of various accounting reports, schedules, and analyses for Finance, HR and Benefits. • Develops and maintains more complex reports to meet our Business Partner’s needs. • Ensures third party deposits are processed timely and accurately. • Counsels employees on company policies and procedures as it relates to Payroll. • Works with Federal and state agencies, as well as third party tax administrator, to ensure proper registration with agencies and compliance with applicable tax laws. • Ensures timeliness and accuracy of year-end processing, including reconciliation and prior quarter adjustments. • Works closely with other Human Resources functions to maintain data integrity and ensure consistency, accuracy and timeliness. • Builds and maintains strong relationships with both external and internal partners. • Performs other duties as deemed necessary by circumstances. Qualifications: • The ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion and seek Payroll Manager guidance when necessary. • Work experience with processing payroll is required. Maintaining meticulous records is crucial for audit purposes. • Proficiency manipulating Excel spreadsheets. • Proficiency with federal and multi-state payroll tax laws and regulations. • Exceptional data entry skills with emphasis on data integrity and speed. • Strong communication skills with the ability to relate to various groups of internal and external customers. • The ability to exercise judgment and discretion and seek supervisor input as appropriate. • The ability to maintain strict confidentiality. • Minimum Education: Associate’s degree required in a business-related field. Bachelor’s degree in a business- related field preferred. • Minimum Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience with a multi-location, multi-state company with a Bachelor’s degree, or 7+ years of progressive experience with an Associate’s degree. Knowledge & Skills: Special Skills: • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills and able to provide solutions to a variety of non-routine problems/issues in an approachable and friendly manner. • Ability to thrive in a time sensitive environment and exhibit excellent multi-tasking skills while prioritizing the work load. • Ability to sensitively handle confidential information and material. • Ability to be a positive team player who also has the self-motivation to work independently. Specialized Knowledge: • Experience with payroll processing platforms, UKG and Workday. • Strong working knowledge of Federal and State regulations. • Strong computer skills, specifically Excel. • Manufacturing Union experience helpful. Benefits Overview: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans Employer contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) Company-paid: undefined Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverageundefinedA generous 401(k) with a company matchA confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) If you are interested in being part of a world class Payroll function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class. Pay: Up to $74,893 Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.