Specialist, Payroll

The Specialist, Payroll provides support to the payroll function by assisting with weekly processing activities, maintaining employee records, and generating routine payroll reports.

• Enters and maintains routine payroll and timekeeping information within the payroll system, including base pay rates, bonuses, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions, with holdings, garnishments and other information.
• Process payroll deductions, including taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and employee elections.
• Reviews payroll information for completeness and accuracy, reporting discrepancies as necessary.
• Assist with wage garnishment administration as instructed.
• Supports year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and distribution.
• Reconciles payroll deposits and 401(K) records to the general ledger weekly.
• Processes replacement check and direct deposit requests resulting from payroll corrections or adjustments.
• Records and processes reporting of federal and state payroll tax deposits.
• Processes purchase orders for Human Resources department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce and promote our products and services in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.

• High school diploma.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding or ability to learn and navigate payroll and timekeeping systems while following established procedures.
• Willingness to learn, develop, adapt, and support the business as needed.
• Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the United Stated without sponsorship.

• 0-2 years of relevant Human Resources or finance experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• General understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to multi-task, troubleshoot and problem solve basic or routine issues.
• Experience with Success Factors and/or SAP.
• Experience with time keeping systems, such as Kronos or WFS.

• Work is performed in an office setting.
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35°F to 100°F; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.