Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Payroll Specialist to join our this role you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll while maintaining compliance with federal state and local regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll systems exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information with integrity. This position plays a critical role in supporting our employees and ensuring smooth payroll operations across the organization.

Position location: Deerfield IL position is Hybrid (On-site Tuesday Wednesday Thursday) 

What you will be doing:

• Independently manage the bi-weekly payroll process across diverse employee groups (hourly salary salary non-exempt).
• Review/Audit employee payroll data residing in Workday and ADP. Escalate data discrepancies as needed specifically as they relate to payroll benefits and 401k transactions.
• Ensure accurate processing documentation and reconciliation of payroll including balancing hours processed in the WFM/UKG timekeeping system.
• Process off-cycle payments and periodic payments for hourly and salary associates including bonus processing and other unscheduled payments.
• Act as the primary contact for the local HR team and site timekeepers for payroll-related questions and issue resolution.
• Address and resolve employee inquiries regarding paychecks and payroll reporting escalating issues as needed.
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits.
• Assist in quarterly tax processing and annual year-end W2 balancing and processing.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance payroll efficiency accuracy and compliance.
• Serve on cross departmental teams and support new procedures/projects and improvements due to business changes operational requirements strategic initiatives and legal requirements.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in accounting Finance Business Administration or a related subject or equivalent experience (high school diploma or GED with 5 years of experience).
• 3-5 years of experience in processing payroll ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Workday and ADP SmartCompliance experience preferred
• Deep understanding of payroll processes regulations and compliance requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel and PowerPoint) to include a strong understanding and experience with spreadsheet tools including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Solid understanding of cloud-based collaboration tools including Smartsheet BOX SharePoint Service Now etc.

Additional Information :

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $40000 USD - $66000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates unique needs. This includes robust health plans a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits adoption benefits and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more visit our website at .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability/handicap status marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation genetic history or information or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time