Payroll & HR Specialist

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Brookfield, WI
Mid level
Chemical
The Role
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining accurate payroll records. This role involves processing multi-state payroll, handling payroll-related inquiries, conducting audits, and supporting HR functions. Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of payroll systems are essential, along with strong interpersonal communication capabilities.
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WHO WE ARE

          We are a company where people matter

          We are family driven

          We are financially strong.

          And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.  

OPPORTUNITY

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the bi-weekly payroll and related activities are prepared in a timely and accurate manner. This role will also support the HR function through administration and/or management of several HRIS or payroll related processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage payroll processes, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while maintaining accurate payroll records
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of multi-state payroll for United States
  • Process approved manual checks when necessary for employees
  • Research and troubleshoot UKG system payroll issues
  • Prepare bi-weekly payroll journal entries and monthly T&E journal entries for finance department
  • Remain current on statutory or regulatory laws related to payroll and taxes
  • Audit/Analyze/Improve the payroll process
  • Act as company time and attendance administrator
  • Possess working knowledge of company policies (as they relate to payroll and time & attendance) and ensure they are followed
  • Support employees, managers and Human Resources team members on wage and hour laws, compliance, and internal & external policy changes
  • Manage company offboarding process
  • Manage tuition reimbursement and employee referral payout processes

REPORTING STRUCTURE

  • This position reports to the Director of Talent Management

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

  • Bachelor’s degree in business (or 3 additional years of payroll experience in lieu of a degree) strongly preferred
  • At least 3 years of work experience in payroll processing required
  • HCM and payroll systems experience required; UKG experience a plus
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of Word and Excel required; demonstrated payroll software knowledge strongly preferred
  • Possess good analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail, ability to time manage and maintain the ability to work well with all levels of the organization
  • Ability to work with and maintain confidential documents and information
  • Self-motivated individual that requires minimal supervision
  • Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good presentation skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English
  • This position is fully on-site at Corporate office in Brookfield, WI

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to sit for up to 4 hours at a time.
  • Ability to work on a computer for up to 4 hours at a time

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

  • Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
  • Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required.  Review changes/additions with your supervisor.  Must be RCRA compliant.
  • Regular attendance is essential.
  • Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.

BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

WHY HYDRITE?  

Watch this Why Hydrite video to find out:  https://vimeo.com/201673899

WANT TO STAY CONNECTED?  FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

  • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-
  • Facebook: facebook.com/hydrite
  • YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI

Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers

Privacy Notice for California Residents: https://www.hydrite.com/Legal/Privacy-Notice-for-Employees.htm

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The Company
HQ: Brookfield, WI
765 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1929

What We Do


At Hydrite, we are family driven, financially strong and we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

What employees say about Hydrite:

- “The owners truly care about the employees and their families, despite significant growth. This type of environment is
becoming more rare. I feel blessed to be part of the success of
the organization.”

- “Strong family values and great benefits.”

- “Everyone cares about everyone else, from the lowest to highest positions in the company.”

We are one of America's healthiest workplaces!
- Gold designation as a Well Workplace award recipient from WELCOA

For more Hydrite news and announcements visit
www.hydrite.com, or follow us on facebook.com/hydrite.

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