Reporting to the Senior Manager Total Rewards, the Payroll Specialist will consist of processing a bi-weekly payroll timely and accurately for a multi-state organization, maintaining the time and attendance system to ensure accurate data, and elevating our payroll operations. The Payroll Specialist requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position is based out of our new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie, WI.
The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset. At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities. Responsibilities Works as the sole person processing payroll. Leads the accurate and timely execution of payroll operations, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. This encompasses the management of salaries, benefits, taxes, deductions, and other compensation elements. Develops and maintains a Benefits Cost Analysis spreadsheet, capturing all related invoices and payments. Takes responsibility for the creation, implementation, and upkeep of payroll policies, aligning with legal standards and organizational goals. Drives the optimization of payroll systems through strategic technology integration and continuous improvement initiatives. Provides training and support to enhance system understanding and use among managers and associates. Offers exceptional support and communication to all stakeholders, addressing payroll-related inquiries with a focus on service excellence. Maintain productive relationships with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies. Manages local and state tax and unemployment insurance registrations and requirements. Ensure accurate processing and reporting of taxes and deductions in line with government mandates. Partners with the Senior Specialist Operations to understand labor scheduling needs for the upcoming week, gather labor schedule needs, and input into the time and attendance system. Administers manufacturing hourly attendance policy via the time and attendance system. Compiles and analyzes labor reports as a support the entire organization. Compiles needed data for this area needed for the monthly Holding Company report. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Minimum five (5) years of experience in processing multi-state payroll. Strong written and verbal communication with ability to work cross-functionally is required. Previous payroll processing system experience is required. Payroll tax and compliance knowledge is required. Preferred Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred. UKG experience is strongly preferred. SAP system knowledge preferred. Manufacturing and Consumer Packaged Goods industry experience (CPG) preferred. Skills Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data. Excellent decision making, problem solving and organizational skills. Ownership and strategic thinking in mitigating risks and enhancing system efficiencies. Maintain productive relationships with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies. Demonstrated ability to work on a team and work jointly across departments. What can you expect? You will be part of a successful family-run company with core values that is growing internationally faster than ever before. We nurture long-term associate relationships, work-life blend, rich learning environment, and a tangible impact in the company's success.
ABOUT YOU: Are you looking to make a meaningful impact with your work? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you a people-person with a passion for payroll? Does working in a brand new facility excite you? If the answer is yes, then this is the job for you! Working at HARIBO inspires childlike happiness through the impactful work, dedication, and passion for our brand. Come join our team, where our associates are our greatest asset!
The Happy World of HARIBO is more than a business; we're family. We always have been, since our founding in 1920. For the last 100 years, while we've expanded internationally and created over 1,000 confectionery treats, we've known our talented Associates are behind our greatest successes. That's why we're committed to investing in their growth, development and career opportunities.
At HARIBO, you're empowered to charter your own path with mentoring and support from colleagues throughout the business. We encourage you to try new things, think of possibilities and aim higher – all while having fun delivering moments of childlike happiness to our gummi fans in the U.S.
Our core values and focus on long-term success continue to guide the way we do business every day. Our success story is rooted in our teams, and giving them the autonomy, support and freedom to make the best decisions for our consumers, customers and each other.
We give back to the places where we live and work. We listen to our consumers and get excited about innovation. We encourage diverse schools of thought and nurture inclusivity. We work to inspire joy through sweet treats that are fun to share. Want to know more about us? Please visit Haribo.com.
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HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email .
