Dana Incorporated

HR/Payroll Associate

Dana Incorporated

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Ft. Wayne • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

About the role

  • Ensure accurate weekly payroll approvals, including verification of codes, overtime, & attendance records.
  • Process annual GWI, vacation payouts, & other payroll-related transactions.
  • Conduct bi-annual wage audits to ensure alignment.
  • Maintain HRIS updates for employee transfers, new hires, & changes in wage or title.
  • Submit union dues, pension reports, & invoices on a weekly & monthly basis.
  • Manage attendance programs, FMLA, & disability cases, including wage calculations.
  • Administer HR policies & programs, including tuition reimbursement, employee conduct, & reimbursement processes.
  • Interpret & apply contract language, company policies, & work rules.
  • Provide guidance to management on Contract administration including, progressive discipline procedures & required documentation.
  • Respond to employee inquiries & ensure accurate & timely resolutions.
  • Support &/or lead investigations or employee engagement initiatives.
  • Investigate grievances & actively participate in the grievance procedure.
  • Participate in hiring events, onboarding, & orientation for hourly & salaried employees.
  • Develop & deliver training sessions for salaried staff.
  • Build & maintain strong working relationships with salaried staff, hourly employees, & union leadership.
  • Generate & analyze reports to identify trends & root causes.
  • Utilize advanced Excel functions or payroll analysis & data-driven decision-making.
  • Flex schedule to accommodate off-shift support as needed.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2-4 years’ HR/Payroll experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Education minimum of a 4-year degree (BA or BS) in applicable area or education/ experience equivalent
  • System experience: ADP, SAP, HRIS, Teams, PowerPoint, advanced Excel skills
  • Required skills/competencies: excellent time management skills, ability to meet strict deadlines, attention to detail & first time accuracy, priority setting, excellent organizational skills, rigorous problem solving, analyze data, effective communication & excellent interpersonal skills, ability to influence without authority.
  • Preferred Experience: Worked in a unionized company
Benefits
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Hands-on experience in labor relations

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
payroll processingwage auditsattendance managementdata analysistraining developmentcontract interpretationgrievance investigationFMLA managementtuition reimbursement administrationemployee onboarding
Soft skills
time managementattention to detailorganizational skillsproblem solvingeffective communicationinterpersonal skillsinfluence without authoritypriority settingemployee engagementrelationship building