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PAYROLL SPECIALIST I

JBS USA
Lenoir, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2026
Description

Payroll Specialist

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Purpose And Scope/General Summary

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, this administrative function will work to ensure that various human resources functions are properly executed to help ensure the engagement of all employees. They will provide administrative support to the Human Resources Director and the entire facility.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains and distributes, as appropriate, current employee information, policy and procedure manuals, and other communications.
  • Becomes trained in SAP and Kronos and completes all workforce transactions in SAP and Kronos to ensure that employees are paid properly and that labor costs within the facility are tracked properly.
  • Administration and tracking of all employees' daily attendance to include disciplinary action, vacations, and leaves of absence
  • Compiles data from personnel records and prepares reports.
  • Maintains and verifies payroll entries and changes with computer printout; checks for accuracy and reports any discrepancies to higher level personnel.
  • Data entry of attendance; maintains and verifies attendance/hours entries and changes with computer printout; checks for accuracy and reports any discrepancies to higher-level personnel.
  • Maintains attendance warnings and verifies accuracy.
  • Provides information to managers on payroll and time and attendance matters.
  • Data entry of labor transfers and verifies changes with computer printout; checks for accuracy and reports any discrepancies to higher-level personnel.
  • Reconciles weekly deductions to reports.
  • Reviews and validates timesheets and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
  • Verifies and inputs back-pay adjustments, deductions, reimbursements, and off cycles.
  • Updates employee files to document personnel actions and to provide information for payroll and other uses.
  • Runs weekly/biweekly payroll.
  • Manages all human resource and employee records confidentially and adheres to all company standards as outlined in the JBS HR Audit.
  • Become certified in first aid and CPR to render aid to employees if necessary.

Qualifications

Education: Minimum high school diploma or equivalency required, bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility within Human Resources

Special Skills

Good interpersonal skills

2-5 years’ experience with Kronos software

Ability to multi-task along with maintaining a high level of accuracy

Efficient in Microsoft Excel

Previous Experience In a Food Production Facility Is Preferred.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the followingcompensation and benefits:

  • Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
  • Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
  • 401(k):company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
  • Base salaryrange of $40,000 - $59,000
  • Incentive Pay:This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program
  • Career Development:Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About Us

JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents.We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and ourcorporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission:To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are:Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE/Vets/Disability

Unsolicited Assistance:JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.

Salary : $40,000 - $59,000

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