Clorox - Pleasanton, CA
posted about 2 months ago
The Payroll Specialist at Clorox plays a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely payment of approximately 8,500 employees across multiple locations. This position involves a variety of payroll functions utilizing systems such as Workday and UKG Pro, as well as timekeeping systems. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the preparation, analysis, reconciliation, and review of payroll reports to resolve any issues that may arise. This includes producing calculations and processing various pay data items, such as bonuses, commissions, garnishments, terminations, and time and labor issues. The specialist will serve as the main point of contact for 5-10 Clorox plant locations, working with around 20 FEINS and 40 states for 2,500 non-production and 4,000 production employees on a biweekly payroll cycle. In this role, the Payroll Specialist will audit, research, analyze, and reconcile new hire information interfacing from Workday into UKG Pro and Time & Attendance. They will assist managers and plant payroll processors with timekeeping and adjustments, process off-cycle payroll transactions, and complete wage adjustments accurately and within requested timelines. The specialist will also audit and review payroll reports for accuracy, develop and maintain standard operating procedures, and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls, company policies, federal and state regulations, and employment laws. Additionally, the Payroll Specialist will identify opportunities for process improvements or automation, assist in responding to Verification of Employment requests, support the Unemployment Process, handle general inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and time and attendance, and respond to payroll-related issues and inquiries. Special projects may also be assigned as needed.