Payroll and Human Resources Specialist

Libbey - Toledo, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Toledo, OH

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

The Payroll and Human Resources Specialist at Libbey is a vital role responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payrolls in the United States and Canada, along with generalist human resources process administration. This position ensures compliance with labor laws and company policies while providing developmental opportunities across various HR functions. The role reports to the Payroll Manager and collaborates with multiple departments to optimize payroll and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely processing of payrolls, performing detailed reconciliation and balancing to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and timely payroll records for all employees.
• Ensure timekeeping data, hours worked, and wage adjustments are accurate for precise payroll calculations.
• Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees.
• Generate payroll reports for management and accounting purposes.
• Provide accurate payroll data for audits and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax codes, and company policies related to payroll processing.
• Stay up to date with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Develop an understanding of pay rules to validate payroll system calculations.
• Contribute to payroll-related upgrades, implementations, or cross-functional working teams.
• Assist in preparing annual tax forms, such as W-2s, for employees.
• Partner with managers and directors in Human Resources to oversee and participate in special functional or business projects.
• Create, coach, and guide change management efforts within key initiatives.
• Leverage tools and technology to attract, develop, and retain talent.
• Administer and optimize end-to-end employment administration procedures.
• Leverage people analytics to drive decision making.
• Cultivate a diverse and inclusive culture.

Requirements

• 2+ years of direct payroll processing experience is required, with proven work experience as a Payroll Specialist or similar role.
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or similar field of study is required.
• Experience with payroll processing and human capital management systems is required; Dayforce is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook, is required.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills with high attention to detail is required.
• Exceptional organizational and time management capabilities are required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with multiple business functions and all associates is required.
• Proven experience administering and improving processes is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Accredited payroll certification is a plus.
• Willingness to grow and learn in various business environments and across multiple areas of HR.