Sr. Payroll Specialist - Automotive Parts Manufacturer (36000)

An automotive parts manufacturer company located near Fort Branch, Indiana is seeking Senior Payroll Specialist. The ideal candidate has strong experience with payroll processing and associated state and federal compliance requirements, as well as familiarity with related HR administrative tasks.

This is a full-time, direct hire position. Must be able to work on-site.

Senior Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:

• Process payroll accurately and on time, ensuring all wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies are followed. This is a lead position for several company locations.
• Verify and audit employee data, including time and attendance records, bonuses, deductions, and other relevant information into the payroll system
• Process payroll adjustments and corrections as necessary
• Audit and reconcile payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Assist with new hire orientation for payroll processors and provide training
• Act as the first point of contact for FMLA third-party administrators
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in payroll
• Other duties as assigned by management

Senior Payroll Specialist Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Accounting, HR, or related field preferred
• Proven experience in large volume payroll processing is required
• Ability to travel occasionally as required to provide training and support to other locations
• Familiarity with payroll software and attendance management systems
• Knowledge of accounting and payroll practices
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for more than 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food, Logistics, Manufacturing and Oil & Gas industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of You to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable time frame, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.