Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing semi-monthly payroll, verifying timesheets, and maintaining employee records. They ensure compliance with regulations, reconcile payroll accounts, and resolve discrepancies. The role also includes generating payroll and benefit reports, supporting audits, and addressing employee inquiries regarding pay and deductions. This is a part-time position.

Savencia is an international, family-based and independent food group infused with strong corporate values and a vocation: "Leading the way to better food". With more than 26,000 employees in 38 countries, Savencia develops innovative products of high quality that are mainly commercialized in Retail and Food Service.

Groupe SAVENCIA consists of two entities: SAVENCIA Fromage & Dairy, a major player in processing milk and the world's #5 cheese manufacturer with strong brands, and SAVENCIA Gourmet, an international player in Premium Food Service, also presents in retailing and shops and specialized in sweet gastronomy / chocolate, charcuterie and seafood brands.

To know more: https://www.savencia.com/

- Payroll Processing: Prepare and process semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees. Making adjustments in pay for raises, bonuses and commission

• Timesheet Processing: Checking timesheets for accuracy, communication with managers and HR Director as needed
  
  
  
• Data Management: Maintain and update employee records, including new hires, terminations, deductions, benefits, salary changes, bonus pay, overtime, retro pay and tax withholdings.
  
  
  
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding payroll, taxes, and garnishments.
  
  
  
• Reconciliation: Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and resolve any discrepancies. Reconcile benefit related
  
  
  
• Reporting & Communication: Generate payroll reports, budgets, ad hoc reports as requested by management and answer employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and tax forms. Prepare payroll reports for audits (financial & 401K audit). Generate and communicate Benefit reports to Benefit Manager.
  
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Experience:5 years' experience in payroll processing. Basic knowledge of bookkeeping.
• Technical Skills:Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, UnicornHRO) and Microsoft Excel. SAP proficiency is plus but not required
• Attention to Detail:High level of precision in numerical data entry and auditing.
• Knowledge:Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and benefits administration.

Soft Skills: Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.

Desired Skills and Experience

Required Qualifications and Skills
* Experience: 5 years' experience in payroll processing. Basic knowledge of bookkeeping.
* Technical Skills: Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, UnicornHRO) and Microsoft Excel. SAP proficiency is plus but not required
* Attention to Detail: High level of precision in numerical data entry and auditing.
* Knowledge: Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and benefits administration.
Soft Skills: Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.