Payroll Associate

Payroll Associate

Magellan Aerospace Limited

Magellan Aerospace, Haverhill is a world‑class manufacturer of precision‑machined aerospace components. We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Associate. The primary responsibility of a Payroll Associate is to prepare weekly payroll and maintain attendance and time‑card records for all employees.

• Processes payroll records for all new employees, including W‑4 information. Maintains calendar indicating scheduled pay increase and dates when employees are to be added to benefit programs that require payroll deductions. Explains to employees about direct deposit and savings options.
• Reviews and checks additions on weekly time cards. Checks with supervisors if there are any discrepancies in terms of unclear arithmetic differences, authorized overtime, shift differentials, or reasons for absences, either paid or unpaid.
• Enters hours and special pay or deductions on weekly payroll worksheets. Totals and balances worksheets against departmental information submitted by supervisors.
• Makes any required changes to employee information such as change of address, withholding, or regular deductions. Processes child support deductions and garnishments and requests checks for appropriate recipients of these funds.
• Arranges for special checks.
• Records sick, personal, and vacation time on payroll records.
• Prepares manual payroll checks as required in case of payroll errors or terminations.
• Reconciles payroll accounts with monthly bank statement.
• Distributes payroll checks, and mails or holds for safekeeping checks for absent employees.
• Assist cycle counts and identify variances and make journal entries accordingly.
• Assist AP. Review employee expense reports for compliance with company policies.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Process and analyze freight fees.
• Administrative duties as needed.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in an accounting department, with at least six months of training in payroll procedures.
• ADP and SAP experience.
• Experience with in‑house processing of payroll.
• Reliability in checking own work to ensure accuracy.
• Work well with personnel at all levels.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Technology driven.
• Self‑motivated.

• Competitive salary.
• Attractive benefits package.
• Generous Company 401K plan.
• Positive work‑life balance.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Human Resources
• Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing