Payroll Analyst Onsite

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life  the only major U.S.

-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and In Sink Erator . In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers.

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Requisition : 72528

Whirlpool is seeking a qualified candidate for a Payroll Analyst role to join our Global Human Resources organization. This role will be onsite at our Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, MI. In this role, you will support the payroll activities for the Whirlpool U.S. payroll team by providing support for inquiries, applying policies and practices, support time and attendance processes, and other approved transactional requests related to payroll processing.

• Execute end-to-end biweekly and monthly payroll processing for Whirlpool U.S.& Canada Payrolls via SAP
• Maintain strict confidentiality and high data accuracy when managing employee records and payroll information
• Perform pre-and post-payroll audits, SOX compliance checks, data validation, and system reconciliations to ensure adherence to company policies and legal regulations.
• Process payroll adjustments and deductions accurately, collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline data flows
• Provide research and support for payroll related inquiries to ensure timely response.
• Assist with system testing, upgrades, and enhancements for SAP and HRIS platforms.
• Analyze payroll data trends to proactively identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and compliance enhancements
• Prioritize competing requests to meet strict deadlines while supporting ad-hoc activities and special projects
• Collect, analyse, and validate payroll data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant regulations
• Supporting the ongoing development and maintenance of documentation to ensure complete, accurate, and up-to-date depiction of processes

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years of enterprise-level payroll processing experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting
• Proficiency in Intermediate MS Excel, Google suite (mail, sheets, docs)
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
• Excellent communications skills – verbal, active listening, written
• Able to enforce compliance requirements
• Well organized with attention to detail and follow up skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills needed to troubleshoot problems with urgency
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements
• Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and integrity
• Familiarity with payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Dayforce, Workday) and their data structures

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations:
Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy
- Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

• Always On Flexibility
  - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
• Two-Week Work from Anywhere
  - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
• Sabbatical
  - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.