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Payroll Specialist

Coherent Corp.
Saxonburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Processing payroll for Coherent's weekly payroll population.
  • Act as a backup for other US Payroll team members in support of recurring payroll tasks.
  • Work with ADP Added Value Services to ensure timely and accurate back-end payroll processes. Such as Tax Deposits and Filings, Garnishment processing and net payments.
  • Support Coherent's employees and Human Resources Business Partners as a subject matter expert in payroll. Including inquiries related to pay, deductions and taxes.
  • Audit and reconcile payroll results to validate the accuracy of each payroll period and investigate any anomalies.
  • Enter variable data needed for payroll processing and review the accuracy of employee related master data passed from Coherent's HR system of record.

Education & Experience

  • Minimum 3 yr. experience processing payroll for a large multi-state payroll.
  • High School Diploma required.

Skills

  • Experience with an in-house payroll system, preferably SAP Payroll.
  • Very good organizational and communications skills required.
  • Experience producing and analyzing reports, particularly using Excel.

Working Conditions

  • Works in a hybrid office environment, with the ability to work from home when not working on-site. Routinely uses computer and attends virtual meetings. Will have access to sensitive and confidential information and will exercise discretion when dealing with this type of data. Will work with deadlines and multiple tasks simultaneously. At times, will have a large volume of emails to review and respond to. Works independently with general supervision.

Physical Requirements

  • Sitting for long periods of time
  • Operate a computer and input data.
  • Use of standard office equipment
  • Attend virtual meetings.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality And Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

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