Payroll Specialist

Kingsport, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Founded in 1920 Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The companys innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms deep customer engagement and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation building and construction and consumables. As a globally inclusive company Eastman employs approximately 13000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport Tennessee USA. For more information visit.

Responsibilities

Prepare process and deliver accurate timely biweekly payroll for North American employees in regular payroll runs including offcycles corrections bonuses and special payments.
Calculate and reconcile wages overtime bonuses deductions and general ledger entries.
Ensure compliance with federal state and local payroll and tax regulations benefit deduction accuracy and organizational policies by maintaining uptodate regulatory knowledge.
Reconcile payroll totals to the general ledger bank transfers and tax liabilities; investigate variances and implement corrective actions to maintain data integrity.
Maintain and ensure confidentiality of employee payroll records and data; enforce data security and access controls.
Coordinate with HR on new hires terminations salary changes leaves of absence COBRA and retirement to ensure accurate payroll and benefits processing.
Oversee benefit deduction integrations and interface with thirdparty administrators and vendors to resolve issues perform rootcause analysis and develop longterm solutions.
Respond promptly to employee payroll and benefits inquiries; escalate complex or nonroutine matters to leadership as needed.
Generate analyze and distribute standard payroll reports to support HR Finance Operations and Leadership.
Partner with Finance to support monthend close activities such as labor accrual and assist with audit requests.
Identify and implement process improvements automation and enhanced controls to increase efficiency and accuracy across payroll operations.
Participate in crossfunctional projects such as payroll/HRIS system upgrades benefit plan implementations and change management initiatives.
Create maintain and update standard operating procedures process documentation and training materials; provide guidance and mentoring to other staff.
Communicate professionally and effectively with internal stakeholders (HR Finance Leaders) and external partners (vendors government agencies auditors) on payroll issues audits and compliance matters.

Qualifications

A BS degree in Human Resources or Business or Accounting or related field preferred
Prior experience in payroll processing tax filings or in human resources is strongly preferred.
Proficiency with payroll systems and HRIS (e.g. SAP Employee Central EC Payroll Workday UKG or equivalent) and advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUP SUMIFS); demonstrated experience preparing reconciling researching and reporting complex payroll data.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with team members management and vendors.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain data privacy.
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate error-free work.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and compliance especially during peak processing periods.
Takes initiative and drives issues to resolution in a professional manner.
Strong collaboration and networking skills.
Superb judgment maturity and professionalism.

NOTE

Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health grow your wealth and fuel your career.

Compensation & Incentives
Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.

Health & Wellness
Comprehensive medical prescription-drug and dental coveragepaired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
A robust menu of voluntary benefitsincluding vision optional life critical-illness protection and moreso you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools family-building assistance (adoption pregnancy and fertility resources) parental leave and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.

Retirement & Financial Strategies
401(k) with a company matchplus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.

Time Away
Eleven paid holidays one personal day paid time off and paid vacation to recharge celebrate or handle lifes moments.

Growth & Development
Access to mentorship learning resources and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.

At Eastman we invest in the whole youso you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future youre proud of.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability pregnancy veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully engagedworkplace where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

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