Payroll Specialist II (Temporary)

Dyno Nobel - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Salt Lake City, UT

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Payroll Specialist II (Temporary) at Dyno Nobel is responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll for both U.S. and Canada. This role is part of a dynamic team that supports all areas of payroll, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations while maintaining effective communication with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for both U.S. and Canada.
• Remit tax payments and assist with tax filings.
• Manage and process union payments.
• Process on-demand payments.
• Assist with reconciliation questions and research payroll GL accounts.
• Communicate with employees, benefits specialists, human resources, managers, banks, credit merchants, and state or federal agencies via phone, email, or in writing.
• Prepare and assist with running and distributing monthly reports.
• Review and understand all company policies related to payroll responsibilities.
• Plan individual workload to meet deadlines for department and business objectives.

Requirements

• 2+ years payroll processing experience required.
• Associate's degree in accounting strongly preferred.
• Progressive work experience in a similar role may be considered in lieu of education.
• Working knowledge of unions and relevant laws/regulations governing payroll, benefits, and payroll taxes in the U.S. and Canada preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
• Previous payroll experience in a large (2000+) complex organization strongly preferred.
• Experience with SAP and SAP Payroll required.
• Experience with SAP Time highly desired.
• High level of expertise in Excel and advanced computer knowledge required.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Positive communication skills to work effectively with multiple individuals within the organization.
• Positive attitude and friendly demeanor.
• Team player.

Benefits

• Base medical benefits package.