Payroll & Timekeeping Specialist

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control air quality and transportation we improve lives empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902 we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information visit or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

The Payroll & Timekeeping Specialist serves as a subject matter expert providing strategic oversight compliance management and process optimization for timekeeping and payroll operations. Key efforts focus on system enhancement root-cause analysis data reporting and stakeholder governance across large workforce populations.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Process redesigns support system implementations/upgrades execute testing and establish standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Analyze workforce attendance and labor metrics to build reports dashboards and audit controls; perform root-cause analysis on recurring payroll discrepancies.
• Monitor adherence to company policies labor laws and collective bargaining agreements; interpret and apply complex pay rules.
• Oversee timecard/payroll transaction accuracy validate exception reports manage cutoff schedules and resolve escalated execution issues.
• Partner with HR Operations Finance and leadership to provide consultation resolve complex inquiries and drive workforce management projects.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Human Resources Management Information Systems (MIS) Data Analytics Business Administration or Industrial Relations.
• 3 years of dedicated experience in Time & Attendance Workforce Management Payroll or HR Operations.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%30% domestically for cross-functional alignment and team meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Accounting Finance Human Resources Management Information Systems (MIS) Data Analytics Business Administration or Industrial Relations
• Experience supporting large-scale multi-site manufacturing or unionized employee environments.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise workforce management software such as UKG Pro WFM Kronos WFC ADP or similar platforms.
• Background in leading system implementations process redesigns operational projects and internal compliance reviews.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel data analytics report writing and evaluating complex business workflows or data interfaces.
• Strong capability to analyze complex payroll rules investigate root causes and develop effective operational solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to consult advise and partner across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams resolve interdepartmental challenges and manage change.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to offer sponsorship for employment visa status for this position.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $79000.00 - $158000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include but are not limited to skills education experience and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

Thisposition may be entitled to short-term cash incentives subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical Dental Vision; Wellness incentives

• Retirement Benefits

• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days up to 15 days; paid sick days up to 5 days; paid personal leave up to 5 days; paid holidays up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering please click here Work with us Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 25 September 2026

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Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process with oversight by people.