LG Chem America, Inc. endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.LG Chem is investing billions of dollars to expand our operations and footprint in the US. This expansion includes building new manufacturing plants such as Ravenna, OH, opening January 2024, investing in R+D to produce new Pharmaceutical and other products to gain entrance into new markets as well as joint ventures such as the recent announcement partnering with General Motors to supply Cathode Active Material for EV batteries. With these and other investments comes the need to add highly skilledand experienced employees to all our business units and teams throughout the US.We are actively searching for aPayroll Associateto join our HR team in our corporate office in Atlanta, GA. Reporting to the Senior HR Director, the incoming will be responsible for bi-weekly payroll, setting up future business entities inADP for payroll, integrating business units that are acquired, ensuring employee payroll records are accurate and additional responsibilities as these arise.This position requires current ADP Payroll experienceand the incoming will need to be experienced overseeing a minimum headcount of 500 who are dispersed to multiple business subsidiaries. LG Chem has 10 business units in the Americas (North and South America) consisting of LG Chem Business Services, LG Chem America, Inc., LG Chem Ohio Petrochemical, LG Chem Tennessee Advanced Material, Uniseal - an LG Chem Company, LG Chem Life Sciences USA, AVEO Oncology - An LG Chem Life Science Company, LG Chem Water Solutions - Nano H2O, as well as businesses in Mexico, Columbia and Brazil. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role.To be successful, qualified candidates must have ADP Payroll experience and handle a population of 500+employees in multiple states.Essential functions include, but are not limited to:Essential Functions:Responsible for the processing of bi-monthly full-cycle payroll for salaried and non-exempt employees.Responsible for ensuring employee personal information is correctly recorded in ADP as this relates to employment records. This is inclusive of, but not limited to, address changes, taxation, wage rate, 401K or other deductions, wage garnishments, benefits, etc., that are required for payroll.Responsible for federal, state, and local tax records for payroll. State and local payroll is predicated on the physical location where the employee resides and the payroll associate must be knowledgeable and able to research multiple state and local municipalities to accurately .Responsible for accurately recording the accrual of PTO and Vacation plans, holiday payment, shift differentials, bonuses and other financial items that are part of the employee's compensation. This requires understanding and adhering to LG Chem and subsidiary handbooks and policies while adhering to federal, state and local payroll regulations.Assist with payroll account reconciliations with the general ledger.Prepare various payroll reports for leadership as needed.Manage integrations into new ADP platforms including transfer of client groups where necessaryUnderstand and maintain client's policies with PTO plans, holiday payment, shift differentials, etc. based upon the client's handbook and policies while adhering the federal, state, and local regulations.Handle the expatriate payroll process once per month and associated recordkeepingAdditional Responsibilities:Assist the Compliance team in reconciling tax accounts, reconciling annual reports, and preparing annual W-2's.Skills / Competencies5+ years processing full cycle payroll in a corporate environmentKnowledge of payroll laws and tax reporting regulationsExperience with ADP payroll platforms requiredExperience with SuccessFactors strongly preferredExcellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills are required.Demonstrated proficiency with systems and ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.Advanced Microsoft suite – in particular, Excel, spreadsheet and power point skills requiredEducation:College degree or relevant experience in lieu of degreeAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.