Senior Payroll Administrator

Synthomer

Payroll Administrator managing all aspects of the U.S. payroll program for 700 employees at Synthomer.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeBeachwood • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing in the Workday HRIS system with support from external service vendor
Review, audit and reconcile all hourly timekeeping and payroll-related documentation
Administer the Workday timekeeping module in partnership with the HRIS team
Ensure timely collection and processing of employee time with HR Business Partners
Oversee payroll inputs, deductions and monthly/quarterly/year-end reporting
Provide administration oversight and strategic direction for payroll and tax processing
Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time and in compliance with regulations
Prepare and submit required reports/payments to government agencies and insurers
Partner with Accounting on payroll-related accounts payable activities
Act as primary contact for external payroll and tax service providers
Review and approve W2 and 1099 filings, including corrections
Support 401(k) administration with the U.S. Benefits Team
Assist with internal and external audits
Train backup payroll administrators and participate in special projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 5 years of progressive payroll management and HRIS experience
Workday payroll processing experience required; timekeeping module preferred
Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll laws, FLSA and GAAP as related to payroll
Above-average verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, detail orientation and customer service skills
Strong time management with ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive, market-aligned compensation
Discretionary global bonus scheme
Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingHRIStimekeepingauditingreconciliationreportingU.S. payroll lawsFLSAGAAPadvanced Excel

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsdetail orientationcustomer servicetime managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingability to work in a fast-paced environment

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in BusinessBachelor's degree in Human ResourcesBachelor's degree in Finance