Payroll Specialist

$52,100 - $111,300/Yr

Clorox - Pleasanton, CA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Pleasanton, CA
Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

Clorox is committed to growth for both its people and its brands, and the Payroll Specialist position plays a crucial role in this mission. This role is essential for ensuring the accurate and timely payment of approximately 8,500 employees across various locations. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for performing a variety of payroll functions using systems such as Workday and UKG Pro, as well as managing timekeeping systems. Key duties include the preparation, analysis, reconciliation, and review of payroll reports to resolve any issues that may arise. The specialist will also be involved in producing calculations and processing various pay data items, including bonuses, commissions, garnishments, terminations, and time and labor issues. In this position, the Payroll Specialist will serve as the main point of contact for 5-10 Clorox plant locations, requiring a comprehensive understanding of industry practices and company policies. The role involves working with approximately 20 FEINS and 40 states for 2,500 non-production and 4,000 production employees on a biweekly payroll cycle. The successful candidate will utilize their experience to resolve a wide range of payroll-related issues in an innovative and practical manner. The position also entails auditing and reconciling new hire information, assisting managers with timekeeping adjustments, processing off-cycle payroll transactions, completing wage adjustments, and ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls. The Payroll Specialist will identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in responding to verification of employment requests, while also handling general inquiries regarding payroll and deductions. Special projects may also be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Audit, research, analyze and reconcile new hire information that has interfaced from Workday into UKG Pro and Time & Attendance.
  • Assist managers and plant payroll processors with timekeeping and adjustments.
  • Process off cycle payroll related transactions, including missed payments, terminations and leave of absence.
  • Complete wage adjustments, including W2c's and repayments, with accuracy and within requested timeline.
  • Audit and review payroll reports, pre and post close for accuracy and verifying all adjustments.
  • Develop, maintain and update standard operation procedures and job aids.
  • Responsible for ensuring appropriate approvals and processes are in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, federal and state regulations, and employment laws.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements or automation and drive the implementation of solutions.
  • Assist in responding to Verification of Employment information.
  • Support the Unemployment Process.
  • Handle general inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and time and attendance.
  • Respond to payroll related issues and inquiries.
  • Special projects as assigned.

Requirements

  • 4+ years working as a specialist in the payroll area.
  • Advanced experience in MS Excel (vlookups, if-statements, pivot tables).
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet challenges and deadlines effectively when handling competing demands.
  • Strong customer focus, driving a positive end user experience for Clorox employees.
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong research and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with internal/external stakeholders and all staff levels.
  • Strong ability to work with confidential employee information.
  • Efficient in handling confidential business matters and information with discretion.
  • Understanding of relevant multi-state Payroll Laws (i.e. FLSA), Payroll Tax regulations.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • 401(k) matching
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