Specialist - Payroll

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Payroll Specialist

At Trane Technologies® we Challenge Possible. Our brands – including Trane® and Thermo King®  - create access to cooling and comfort in buildings and homes, transport and protect food and perishables, connect customers to elevated performance with less environmental impact, dramatically reduce energy demands and carbon emissions, and innovate with a better world in mind. We boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. 

Position Summary

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing using Workday. This role partners with Human Resources, Finance, and business stakeholders to maintain payroll data integrity, resolve payroll issues, support reporting and reconciliations, and help ensure adherence to applicable wage and tax regulations as well as company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Process recurring, off-cycle, and adjustment payroll activities in Workday with a high degree of accuracy and attention to deadlines.
• Review, validate, and maintain payroll-related data including earnings, deductions, taxes, time records, and direct deposit information.
• Audit payroll results and research discrepancies prior to final payroll submission.
• Respond to employee and stakeholder payroll questions in a professional, timely, and service-oriented manner.
• Partner with HR, managers, Finance, and other internal teams to resolve payroll issues and ensure data accuracy across systems.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal review and compliance needs.
• Support payroll compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, company policies, and internal controls.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, tax reporting, record retention, and audit support.
• Participate in process improvement efforts, documentation updates, testing activities, and system enhancement initiatives related to Workday payroll processes.
• Handle sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience processing payroll in Workday or a comparable HRIS/payroll platform.
• Working knowledge of payroll practices, wage and hour requirements, and payroll tax fundamentals.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-state payroll processing.
• Experience with payroll audits, reconciliations, and compliance reporting.
• Familiarity with HR, benefits, and timekeeping system integrations.

Key Competencies

• Customer focus
• Collaboration
• Accuracy and accountability
• Analytical thinking
• Continuous improvement
• Communication
• Integrity and confidentiality

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office work environment and requires flexibility to support payroll deadlines and critical processing cycles.

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Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.