Payroll & Rewards Specialist

Company Overview

Inovar Packaging Group, LLC, is proud to be one of North America’s premier flexographic and digital printing companies, dedicated to the success of our employees and customers. We invest in the latest equipment and technology, continually seeking the best strategies and solutions to deliver cutting‑edge, top‑quality products. Our culture is customer‑driven, team‑oriented, and built on win‑win partnerships.

• Competitive pay + Bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, 401(k) Retirement Plan and Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays
• Opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding company
• A collaborative and innovative work environment

The Payroll & Total Rewards Specialist is responsible for owning and executing the company’s payroll function, where they will also serve as Inovar’s primary liaison with ADP Comprehensive Services for the organization. This position will lead the implementation strategy and program as the organization moves from a decentralized payroll model to a strategic, thoughtful centralized payroll approach. This role is responsible for payroll governance, employee and business unit partnership and support, payroll validation, issue resolution, ADP system administration, and payroll tax oversight.

In addition, once the payroll strategy is implemented, this role will expand its influence by supporting Inovar's total rewards programs, with responsibility for benefits administration, benefits support, vendor management, and invoice reconciliation. The role will also support Inovar’s compensation programs through the administration of salary structures, pay ranges, market pricing activities, compensation reporting, and annual compensation planning process.

The position partners closely with employees, HR Business Partners, Finance, Operations, benefit carriers, third‑party vendors, and ADP to deliver a high-quality employee experience through effective benefits administration; to ensure accurate, compliant, and scalable payroll operations across Inovar's multi-state, multi‑FEIN manufacturing environment; and to maintain competitive and equitable compensation programs while supporting broader total rewards initiatives that attract, retain, and engage employees.

This position is expected to evaluate and recommend innovative technology within its remit that enhances the employee experience and reduces non-value added activities.

• 60% ADP Comprehensive Payroll Services Liaison
• 30% Benefits Administration & Vendor Management
• 10% Total Rewards & Compensation Administration
• The mix of responsibilities will evolve over time as programs mature

• Serve as Inovar's primary day‑to‑day contact for ADP Comprehensive Services
• Coordinate with ADP Payroll Specialists, Tax Specialists, Smart Compliance teams, and implementation resources.
• Escalate service issues and monitor ADP performance against established service levels.
• Participate in payroll operational reviews, implementation meetings, and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain payroll Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in partnership with ADP
• Act as internal ADP Workforce Now Subject Matter Expert
• Maintain payroll, timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and security configurations

• Review and approve payrolls processed by ADP before submission
• Audit payroll registers, earnings, deductions, taxes, bonuses, commissions, shift differentials, and special payments
• Coordinate off‑cycle payrolls, corrections, reversals, and manual checks

• Serve as internal owner for payroll tax compliance despite outsourced execution
• Partner with ADP's Tax Navigation Center regarding payroll tax matters
• Monitor Smart Compliance activities and ensure timely resolution of tax issues

• Administer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability,…