Grainger

Payroll Specialist

Grainger

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Lake Forest • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $24 - $36 per hour

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Prepare and process US multi-state weekly / bi-weekly payroll for an excess of 16K team members using SAP
  • Execute pre and post payroll audits to ensure accurate payments
  • Adhere to internal control processes including payroll balancing and other internal control compliance
  • Prepare off-cycle payrolls and manual checks as necessary
  • Manage wage garnishments processed by ADP
  • Calculate and process compensation continuation payments
  • Reconcile and audit third party inbound/outbound payroll files
  • Manage relationship with third party vendor
  • Critically review and analyze current payroll processes and recommend changes leading to best-practice operations; update and document processes
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors to assist with payroll audits
  • Build strong partnership with customers by providing superior service
  • Assist with payroll related projects as required

Requirements

  • BA/BS or equivalent preferred
  • 1+ year experience with SAP ECP/ECT required
  • ADP and Kronos is a plus
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • 1+ years of experience in related field preferred.
  • Knowledge of multi-state US payroll laws and practices required
  • Knowledge of Canadian and/or Global payroll laws and practices preferred
  • Knowledge of multi-state tax regulations preferred
  • Demonstrate flexibility to work effectively with others in a wide variety of circumstances
  • Quickly and easily adapt to change and shifting priorities with enthusiasm
  • Strong communication proficiencies required to interact with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
  • Superior time-management skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Detail oriented, exhibiting strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Results oriented with the ability to achieve goals
  • Proficiency using multiple PC applications and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to exercise discretion with highly confidential information
  • Ability to work individually with no supervision.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
  • 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
  • 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
  • Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
  • Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
US multi-state payrollSAP ECPADPKronospayroll auditscompensation continuation paymentswage garnishmentspayroll reconciliationpayroll processingmulti-state tax regulations
Soft skills
teamworkflexibilitycommunicationtime-managementorganizational skillsproblem-solvinganalytical skillsresults orientedadaptabilitydiscretion
Certifications
BA/BS or equivalent