Payroll Specialist

Company: Aptar Group
Location: Crystal Lake
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

Job Posting for

Payroll Specialist

Department: HR, NA Region

Reports to: Payroll Supervisor, Service Delivery

Working location: full remote or hybrid if located near Crystal Lake, IL

Who we are

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates "a-ha moments" for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

You should work here because we:

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
  
  What's new with Aptar
  
  We have an exciting position open for a Payroll Specialist. The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for all activities and resources of the Payroll Department ensuring accurate payroll processing for 2,600 U.S and Canadian employees. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for acting as a Subject Matter Expert in their regional Payroll scope. The Payroll Specialist would require knowledge and expertise of payroll processes, granting support to different stakeholders among the organization and assure process completeness.
  
  This is how your journey with Aptar begins:
  
  • Provide second level of support within HR Services for Customers who seek support on requests which require subject matter expertise.
  • Take ownership of complex cases escalated by Tier 1 Service Delivery, conduct analysis, and provide efficient resolution of requests in a timely manner. Escalate requests to third level of support in case additional support is required.
  • Perform payroll data entry in payroll system before established cut-off date.
  • Run payroll calculation and validate results performing required adjustments when required.
  • Execute controls / verifications throughout payroll process according to best practices and compliance requirements.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to complete any payroll related processes (e.g., Finance).
  • Assist in annual payroll activities, such as data entry, legal reporting generation and new year calendar creation.
  • Assist in end-to-end Payroll processes completion within timeframe and following established standards and methodologies. Meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) agreed for HR Services.
  • Maintain required documentation and participate on knowledge management activities (e.g., training).
    
    What you will bring on the journey
    
    Required Qualifications:
    
    • Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration/Human Resources/Accounting/or related field or equivalent experience
    • Experience in Payroll Process / Activities (2 years)
    • Knowledge on SuccessFactors, Payroll Systems and Ticketing Tools a plus; Ceridian experience highly desired
    • Experience in a Shared Services Center environment (is a plus)
      Required Skills:
      
      • Customer Focus
      • Analytical & Problem-solving Mindset
      • Attention to Detail
      • Quality Oriented
      • Communication
      • Interpersonal Skills
      • Organizational and Time Management Skills
        
        What we offer:
        
        • An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
        • Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
        • Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
        • Contribute to the communities where we reside.
        • Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave].
          
          Be You. Be Aptar
          
          Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

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