Senior Payroll Specialist

The Toyoda Gosei Group is a leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems and LEDs. Globally Headquartered in Japan with a network of 67 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the Group brings its extensive range of products to customers all over the world.

Toyoda Gosei North America (headquartered in Troy, MI) has an opening for a Senior Payroll Specialist in the Human Resources department. The Senior Payroll Specialist functions with a high degree of autonomy, and is responsible for providing professional level payroll system & process management, administration, and guidance across Toyoda Gosei (TG) North America Corporation (TGNA) and TGNA Manufacturing Companies (AMCs).

• Accurately process weekly expense reimbursements, bi-weekly payrolls, annual bonuses and service awards for multiple sites; includes time and attendance steps through calculation and post-process reporting.
• Manage full-cycle garnishment and levy activity.
• Provide prompt, courteous, and secure customer service via phone, Teams, and email for a host of payroll related questions; including time/attendance, deductions, allowances, payroll tax, address changes, system and app usage, and general problem resolution.
• Understand payroll strategies, policies and deliver service and support at a high level.
• Prepare and manage off-cycle checks, voids, and corrections – including prior quarter adjustments and W-2 corrections.
• Participate and actively contribute to HR and Payroll Hoshin, policy improvement, projects, and other continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate employee information, including demographic data, job data, status changes, and other employee data as needed.
• Prepare and provide various reports including; census data, 5500 audit preparation data, JSOX reports, and workers compensation forecasts.
• Work closely with payroll vendor, accounting & tax departments to provide required information such as 940’s, statements of deposit (SOD), and ad-hoc requests (i.e. tax credits R&D, filing for payroll taxes in Ohio).
• Prepare invoices and applicable supporting documents for payroll and benefit vendors.
• Serve as a backup for benefits administration and healthy living initiatives.
• May be required to actively participate in leave tracking process and system.
• Responsible for any ad hoc reporting regarding payroll related items.
• Actively manage time keeping system including training team members on use and procedure.
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts (kaizen)
• This role requires the completion of other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent years of experience is required
• SHRM certification is preferred

• 4 to 8 years of experience in UKG Payroll for multi-state, multi-site companies are required
• 2 years of manufacturing experience is preferred
• Expert knowledge of US Payroll, New Hire, Pay, Leave, Garnishment Regulations, and other payroll law and reporting
• Knowledge of multi-state and local payroll tax and reciprocity roles are required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites 2010 or newer is required

Advanced Excel skills including data forecasting, audit purposes, Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP are required

Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required

Effective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation and written communication skills are required

Ability to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is required

Effective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills are required

Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking skills, problem solving and project scheduling skills is required

• Hybrid Work Style (if eligible)
• Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Program)
• Company Paid STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D
• Generous Employer Contribution to HSA
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Free Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Multiple Free Wellness Programs Offered