What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll and Benefits Specialist position at Kronospan?
General information
Location
ClarionReference
2026-13776Position description
Job title
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Contract type
Full-time
About us
WHO WE ARE:
Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.
Main duties and responsibilities
The Payroll & Benefits Specialist's position performs duties including payroll coordination, submission and compliance, benefits enrollment, coordination and compliance, presentation preparation, work uniform coordination and oversight, new hire orientations, invoice reconciliations and various forms of correspondence. This position may be required to work some weekends and evenings. This position may be required to fill in for other positions within the HR Department.
Requirements
- Must maintain a professional demeanor at all times
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of associates; must have strong grasp of business English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to create and maintain complex filing systems and electronic filing systems
- Ability to multi-task in fast paced situations
- Excellent attendance record.
- Demonstrated high energy level, strong work ethic, and positive approach to problem solving.
- Advanced computer skills including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products
- Advanced experience in creating complicated spreadsheets using formulas, pivot tables, and macros
- Advanced clerical skills to include filing, telephone, scanners, fax, memo writing, and email
- Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality in all work related matters
- Associate's degree in an HR, marketing, or business discipline or equivalent HR experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in an HR, marketing, or business discipline
- Bi-lingual
- Experience working within the HR module of an ERP system (example: Ksoft)
- Experience in administration of benefits and payroll or similar processes
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: Activities and Safety Equipment
- Required up to 1/3 of work time: Face shield/goggles, dust mask/ respirator, hard hat, ear plugs, safety glasses and high visibility vest occasionally
- Required 1/3 to ½ of work time: Standing, walking, climbing, lifting, push/pulling, reaching, and bending frequently
- Required 2/3 of work time or more: Sitting, seeing, hearing, dexterity, verbal and written communication continuously
- Human Resource Manager
What we offer
As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:
- Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
- Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
- You enjoy highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
- Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
- 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
- “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
- Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools
WHAT TO SEND OUR WAY:
- A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.
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